Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller
£28,000 pro rata
Part Time - 9:00am to 3:00pm - 30 hours per week, ideally over 4/5 days
Barnsley, S74
We are looking for a proactive and reliable Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller to join our client's team on a permanent, part-time basis. The role is ideally suited to someone seeking 9:00am-3:00pm over 5 days, with some flexibility available for the right candidate.
The position has a primary focus on Credit Control, alongside supporting wider accounts and finance duties as required. This role would suit an organised individual who is confident chasing customers and building relationships, able to work independently, and has strong Advanced Excel skills.
Key Responsibilities
Credit Control Duties
Chasing overdue invoices by telephone and email
Building and maintaining strong customer relationships to encourage prompt payment
Resolving payment queries and invoice disputes
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date debtor records
Preparing and reviewing aged debt reports
Setting, monitoring, and reviewing credit limits
Liaising with credit insurance providers
Escalating high-risk or problem accounts when necessary
Reducing aged debt and improving cash flow
Accounts Assistant Duties
Raising and issuing sales invoices
Posting and allocating customer payments
Completing bank reconciliations
Assisting with the purchase ledger when required
Supporting month-end processes
General accounts and finance administration
Assisting the finance team with ad-hoc tasks
Requirements for the role
Previous Credit Control experience 2 years+
Strong Excel skills, including formulas (e.g. VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
Experience chasing customers and managing aged debt
Experience working with credit insurance
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Proactive, reliable, and strong work ethic
Good problem-solving ability and practical approach
Desirable
Experience using accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
Previous Accounts Assistant or similar finance experience
Experience working within an SME environment
Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, only those shortlisted for the position will be personally contacted
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