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Assistant Credit Controller | Permanent | Co Antrim |
Reed Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be working with a commercial business in Co Antrim who are actively recruiting within their finance team for an Assistant Credit Controller.
This is a new opportunity within the team and offers a brilliant opportunity to join a structured team and progress.
This role is office based, and the hours of work are 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Reporting to the Management Accountant, the Accounts Assistant will work as part of a team and will initially focus on the management of the purchase ledger but will also assist with month-end processes, accruals and prepayments, preparation of VAT returns and assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
More specific duties will include:
Completing credit checks on potential new customers
Periodic credit checking of existing customers
Setting and monitoring credit limits
Communicating with customers to chase current and overdue debt
Liaising with customers to resolve payment issues and discrepancies
Communicating with customers to ensure receipt and processing of large invoices
Handling customer queries professionally
Weekly and monthly debt and cash reporting
Issuing company customer statements
Ad hoc investigations and reporting
Assisting with the cash allocation process
Completion of other accounts duties (training for all duties will be provided)
Other general administration duties, such as running various daily, weekly and monthly reports, scanning and filing paperwork, record archiving and general word processing
The successful candidate will ideally:
Have previous accounts experience, preferably credit control experience experience
Possess excellent general IT skills including advanced level experience of Microsoft Excel
Must be confident with telephone communication and possess a polite and professional telephone manner
Be able to work effectively as part of a team whilst also possessing the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
Be self motivated, enthusiastic and a fast learner
Company Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, the benefits package includes:
30 days annual leave, holiday purchase scheme, a company pension scheme with enhanced matching contributions, a health cash plan, re-imbursement of gym/leisure centre membership, cycle to work scheme
This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career, to join a structured and friendly team environment and to develop your experience and career.
Please get in touch with Lizzy Lyons on , email an up to date cv to or contact me in confidence on Linkedin.
