Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller
£28,000 - £30,000 (pro rata if part time)
*Option of full or part time available*
Full Time - M-F 8:30am to 5:00pm, half an hour lunch
Part Time - 9:00am to 3:00pm - 30 hours per week, ideally over 4 or 5 days
Barnsley, S74
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We are looking for a proactive and reliable Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller to join our client's team on a permanent, full time or part-time basis.
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.
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Key Responsibilities
Credit Control Duties
* Chasing overdue invoices by tele 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
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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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