Job Description

Accounts Assistant with Credit Control

• Location: Colnbrook
• Job Type: Temporary, Office Based
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant with Credit Control to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis. This role requires immediate availability and proficiency in Sage and Excel. If you are ready to handle a range of accounting and credit control tasks within a dynamic environment, this position could be ideal for you.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Support the year-end audit process and respond to auditor queries.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Reconcile Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ledgers.
• Assist with month-end processes including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support management reporting.
• Chase outstanding invoices by phone, email, and letter.
• Allocate payments and reconcile customer accounts.
• Resolve invoice queries and account disputes.
• Produce aged debt reports and proactively reduce outstanding balances.
• Negotiate payment plans where required and monitor customer credit limits.
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Utilise Sage and Excel to maintain accurate financial data and reporting.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant and Credit Control position.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage.
• Proficient in Excel, capable of handling reconciliations and reporting.
• Experienced with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Familiarity with supporting year-end audits.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a busy workload.
• Must be available to start immediately.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative finance team.
• Office-based role ensuring a consistent work environment.

To apply for this Accounts Assistant with Credit Control position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and immediate availability.