Assistant Accountant and Credit Control
Employer Location Stoke-on-Trent, England, Staffordshire Salary - per annum + Dependent on Experience Closing date 11 May 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
Job Details
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary Range: £30,000 - £40,000
Working Pattern: Fully Office Based Monday - Friday
Title: Assistant Accountant / Credit Control
Role Overview
This role is responsible for the effective control and development of the Credit Control function, alongside supporting month-end accounting processes, group reporting, and audit requirements. The position sits within the Accounts team and works closely with the Company Secretary.
Key Responsibilities
Credit Control
1. Full responsibility for the control, operation, and ongoing development of the Credit Control function across all aspects.
Cash Book
2. Recording and posting daily bank transactions, including nominal ledger entries.
Month-End Accounts
3. Preparation and posting of journals into Exchequer, adhering to strict month-end deadlines.
4. Supporting the reconciliation of stock files and the transfer of data into the ERP system.
5. Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts and VAT control accounts.
6. Assisting with the streamlining and improvement of reporting formats and deadlines.
Group Reporting & Statutory Audit
7. Supporting the provision of financial information in response to requests from group finance and external professional bodies, including auditors.
General
8. Undertaking additional varied duties as required to support the finance function.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
9. AAT qualified or Qualified by Experience (QBE).
Desirable
10. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
11. A solid foundational understanding of accounts preparation and account reconciliations.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
12. Corporate Governance
13. Credit Control
14. Part-Qualified Accountant
15. Payroll
16. Public Practice Accounting
17. Public Services Accounting
18. Senior Finance – Qualified
19. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
20. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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