NXTGEN are delighted to be working with a UK leading business based in Great Yarmouth, who are looking for a Accounts Assistant/ Credit controller to join the finance team in this pivotal role. As Accounts Assistant/ Credit controller you will be working as part of a close-knit finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Manager. As an Accounts Assistant/ Credit controller you will supporting on all things AP/AR and will have the opportunity to be involved with both sides of the ledger. This role will be heavy on the Credit control duties as relationship management, debt collection, and credit checks. You will be part of an ever evolving business and being able to input on process improvement is vital. Previous experience in a Accounts Assistant/ Credit controller position is essential in this role. If you have a strong admin background and have worked with any debt collection, this may also be considered. This is a business that has experienced large growth and as a result have a need to expand the team.
Our client is well aware of the importance of employee benefits and offer a very attractive benefits package including bonuses, medicash plans, employee discount schemes on major retail and leisure brands, free parking, a very attractive pension scheme as well as a 16:30 finish.
Please see below the various accounting duties that will be required.
Key responsibilities:
- Credit control will form a large part of this role.
- Oversee the credit control function, ensuring timely and efficient collection of outstanding invoices.
- Communicate effectively and promptly with internal and external stakeholders to manage queries whilst maintaining positive relationships
- Handling all invoice queries and disputes in a professional and timely manner.
- Assess all customers regularly for risk of bad debt and report concerns to the Finance Management Team.
- Raising invoices, both Weekly & Monthly, using a bespoke/automated system and integrating into the accounting software.
- Processing Direct Debit Collections and ensure customers payment terms remain as agreed at the point of the contract signing.
- Running reports, reconciliation and completing basic data analysis.
You will need to have clear and concise communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain relationships. You will ideally have a proven record within Credit control. This is a fantastic role for someone who enjoys a fast paced environment and has a key eye for detail. Customers are at the forefront of this business so it is key you can build relationships internally and externally.
