Accounts / Credit Control Assistant
đź“Ť Halifax
🕒 34 hours per week (Mon–Thurs 9:00am–5:00pm, Fri 9:00am–4:30pm)
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Accounts / Credit Control Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team in Halifax. This role would suit someone with strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a keen interest in developing their finance and analytical skills within a collaborative environment.
The Role
You will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accurate record keeping, assisting with reporting, and acting as a point of contact for both internal teams and external clients.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Ledger & Credit Control
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Setting up new client accounts
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Recording and allocating cash receipts
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Reconciling cash receipt books and identifying discrepancies
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Issuing client statements and handling related queries
Data & Reporting
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Preparing monthly client reports
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Reconciling data across multiple systems
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Managing and analysing large data sets
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Investigating discrepancies and producing ad hoc reports
Queries & Stakeholder Support
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Responding to internal and external finance queries
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Supporting teams with invoicing best practice
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Ensuring timely resolution and escalation where needed
General Finance Administration
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Managing shared accounts inbox
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Supporting document management and filing
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Assisting with year-end processes and archiving
About You
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Previous experience in accounts, finance or credit control
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Strong numerical and analytical skills
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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Confident using Excel and Microsoft Office
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Strong communication and organisational skills
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Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload
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Proactive, reliable and a strong team player
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Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Desirable
- Experience working with overseas clients or multiple currencies
What’s on Offer
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Supportive and collaborative team environment
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Opportunity to develop your finance career
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Stable, long-term opportunity with structured working hours
