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 monitorIssue customer statements monthly and copy invoices to customers when requiredSubmit sales invoices via portals where requiredOpen customer accounts as required – checking all trade and credit referencesPay cheques into bankPost all customer receipts dailyCompletion of monthly spreadsheets and relevant journalsMonitor all customer accounts quarterly and tidyProduce ‘Foreign Sales’ report on day one of month, checking VAT correctProvide debtor information monthlyIntercompany reconciliations – issue quarterlyMonthly checking of outstanding deliveries and work in progress reportsGeneral 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 tasksPrevious experience in an office environment including credit controlWillingness to learn bespoke accounting and systems High level of confidentiality and attention to detail Experience in a busy accounting office and including Credit controlConfident, friendly personalityAAT Qualified / Part qualified

FINANCE ASSISTANT/CREDIT CONTROLLER BENEFITS AND PACKAGE:

Salary £13.50 per hoursWorking 36.25 hours per weekMonday – Friday 9am- 5pm45 minutes lunch breakExcellent training and development on an ongoing basis25 days holiday plus bank holidaysChristmas shutdownDeath in service coverOn-site parkingRewards scheme which includes discount holidaysAn open, friendly, supportive working environmentGenuine opportunity for career progressionCompany events twice a yearCycle to work schemeReward and recognition awardsOnline wellness centre

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FINANCE ASSISTANT/CREDIT CONTROLLER – CREWE– £13.50 PER HOUR