Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller

Shou; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance company based in Manchester is looking for an Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller to join their team. The role involves managing credit control, ensuring timely payment of invoices, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and negotiation skills, along with experience in using accounting software such as Sage Intact. This full-time position offers benefits like 28 holidays, free parking, and the possibility of additional holidays after service milestones.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extra day after one year of service

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control or accounts assistant role.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks effectively.
• Proficient in using accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of credit control to improve cash flow and debt recovery.
• Liaise with customers to ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Prepare monthly statements and reports for management.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Sage Intact Accounts

CleanLink

Job description

Overview

Title: Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller

Reports to: Finance Director

Based at: Millbrook Business Centre, Floats Road, Manchester, M23 9YJ

Full time - Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Job purpose:

To manage all aspects of credit control within the business to improve debt recovery, debtor days and cashflow.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Liaise with all customers and clients to ensure their invoices (regular and ad hoc) are issued and received for all services provided and are paid within the agreed payment terms.
• Communicate with customers and our in-house Customer Service Manager to answer questions and queries that arise.
• Request payment of pending debts in a firm yet considerate manner and negotiate payment arrangements when required.
• Manage account balances to discover outstanding debts or inconsistency.
• Keep accurate records (customer information, received payments etc.)
• Prepare and submit statements and issue to customer periodically (monthly) or whenever necessary.
• Liaise with Time Finance.
• Manage all aspects of the sales ledger on Sage Intact Accounts system & Credit Hound.
• Reconcile Time Finance bank account (weekly + monthly).
• Manage age debt, not allowing customers to exceed their agreed payment terms.
• Raise any credit notes following approval from the Managing Director.
• Raise one off invoices (non contractual) following completion of the work.
• Manage all aspects of the purchase ledger on Sage Intact Accounts system.
• Code and enter purchase ledger invoices on to Sage Intact Accounts system.
• Purchase ledger statement reconciliations & payments.
• Bank Reconciliations.
• Monthly Credit Card Reconciliation.
• Setting up new client s on CleanLink and Sage Intact Accounts system.

Reporting / Analysis

• Monthly report or as required on activity to Finance Manager / Managing Director relating to aged debt.
• Monthly reporting required on various contracts and activities carried out by operations to obtain the relevant POs from clients.
• Assist with operative payroll when reconciling system hours performed on contracts against employee clock in and clock out times.
• Reconcile and issue actual hours performed on contracts to the relevant clients.
• Various other ad hoc tasks as required by either the Finance Director or Management.

Holiday : 28 including Bank Holidays.

Extra day after one year of service up to five years of service.

Free parking.