Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller
New Yesterday
This is a temporary to permanent position following a successful 12-week period, offering a hybrid working pattern of 1 day in the office (Wednesdays) and 4 days working from home. The role is full-time, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:30pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the successful candidate will take ownership of the end-to-end sales ledger and credit control function across multiple business entities, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely collections, and effective account management.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the full accounts receivable and credit control function across multiple entities
Raise sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner
Set up new customer accounts and conduct credit checks in line with company policy
Monitor customer credit limits and take action where accounts exceed agreed terms
Reconcile customer accounts, allocate payments, and resolve discrepancies
Proactively chase outstanding debts and manage the collections process
Maintain aged debtor reports and escalate overdue accounts where required
Support month-end processes and assist with financial reporting
Extract, analyse, and manipulate data using Excel
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely billing
Provide excellent customer service when handling account queries
Support audits by preparing documentation and responding to queries
Assist in developing and improving finance processes
Manage shared finance inboxes and respond to enquiries efficiently
Skills Required
Proven experience in a Credit Control or Accounts Assistant role
Strong knowledge of sales ledger processes, credit control, and reconciliations
Experience using financial systems
Advanced Excel skills, including handling large volumes of data
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work to deadlines and manage workload effectively
Experience in a multi-entity or multi-site environment (advantageous)
Qualifications Required
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (essential)
Accounting qualification or certification (desirable)
Keywords
Accounts
Credit Controller
- Location:
- Ipswich
- Salary:
- £16.48 - £17.87 /hour
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Accounting/Financial/Insurance