Credit Control Assistant
We are recruiting for a Credit Control Assistant to join our client’s Finance team at their Head Office in Tamworth on a 6–12 month fixed term contract.
Reporting to the Credit Control Manager, you will support the credit control function through a variety of finance and administrative duties, including setting up customer accounts, recording daily payments and following up on outstanding balances.
As a Credit Control Assistant, you will need to have/be:
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Previous experience in a similar role.
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Familiarity with Sage accounting software.
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A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
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Strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail.
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Reliable, trustworthy and proactive.
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Approachable, with excellent communication skills.
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Able to manage a varied workload efficiently, with strong time-management skills.
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GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or above, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Details:
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Salary: Circa £26,000 per annum.
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Working Hours: 9:00am–5:00pm, changing to 9:30am–5:30pm one week in every five.
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Location: Head Office, Tamworth.
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Duration: 6–12 month fixed term contract. The exact duration will depend on the existing employee’s return date, with flexibility included in the contract.
Role of Credit Control Assistant:
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Set up new customer accounts and collate all required documentation.
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Scan and validate documents, maintaining accurate records.
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Generate monthly account statements.
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Check accounts and release tickets daily.
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Record daily payments from bank statements.
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Complete paying-in books for cheques received each day.
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Reconcile remittances and check discounts taken.
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Follow up on outstanding ledger payments each month.
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Follow up on outstanding debit notes.
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Carry out daily credit checks on new customers and existing companies.
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Review customer credit limits.
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Prepare seven-day letters and final demands.
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Prepare solicitors’ letters.
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Carry out other office duties as required
