Finance Assistant / Credit Control

FINANCE ASSISTANT/CREDIT CONTROL CREWE - £13.50 PER HOUR

We are working with a fantastic company based in Crewe. Having been established for many years, our client has continued to grow and are a market leader in their industry.

They are now recruiting for an experienced Finance Assistant/Credit Controller to join their team on a Fixed Term Contract. Starting 23rd February, the contract will continue until approximately the end of May 2027.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Established over 20 years ago, the company has continued to grow. A market leader in their field, their customers are King but so are their employees. Our client, truly looks after their staff, recognises hard work, achievements and dedication. They offer a relaxed but busy working environment, excellent training and support on an ongoing basis and career progression.

FINANCE ASSISTANT/CREDIT CONTROLLER JOB PURPOSE

Are you organised, detail-oriented, and looking for a full-time fixed term contract role in finance? We re seeking a Finance Assistant / Credit Controller to join our clients friendly Finance Team in Crewe on a FTC to cover maternity leave.

Reporting to the Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting the small finance office and you'll be responsible for credit control duties including issuing statements of account, chasing for payments, opening new customer accounts, monitoring existing customer accounts, posting receipts and account reconciliations.

FINANCE ASSISTANT/CREDIT CONTROLLER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Credit control duties, deal with all customer account queries and update the system with all comments. Monitor and update accounts on monitor
• Issue customer statements monthly and copy invoices to customers when required
• Submit sales invoices via portals where required
• Open customer accounts as required checking all trade and credit references
• Pay cheques into bank
• Post all customer receipts daily
• Completion of monthly spreadsheets and relevant journals
• Monitor all customer accounts quarterly and tidy
• Produce Foreign Sales report on day one of month, checking VAT correct
• Provide debtor information monthly
• Intercompany reconciliations issue quarterly
• Monthly checking of outstanding deliveries and work in progress reports
• General financial duties as required

FINANCE ASSISTANT/CREDIT CONTROLLER KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and telephone manner
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Medium-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Basic understanding of accountancy
• Ability to be proactive in organising daily and weekly tasks
• Previous experience in an office environment including credit control
• Willingness to learn bespoke accounting and systems
• High level of confidentiality and attention to detail

• Experience in a busy accounting office and including Credit control
• Confident, friendly personality
• AAT Qualified / Part qualified

FINANCE ASSISTANT/CREDIT CONTROLLER BENEFITS AND PACKAGE:

• Salary £13.50 per hours
• Working 36.25 hours per week
• Monday Friday 9am- 5pm
• 45 minutes lunch break
• Excellent training and development on an ongoing basis
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Death in service cover
• On-site parking
• Rewards scheme which includes discount holidays
• An open, friendly, supportive working environment
• Genuine opportunity for career progression
• Company events twice a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Reward and recognition awards
• Online wellness centre

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FINANCE ASSISTANT/CREDIT CONTROLLER CREWE £13.50 PER HOUR