Ready to take your first step into accounting and finance? If you’re confident on the phone, enjoy problem-solving and have experience in customer service, sales or retention, this is your chance to step into the world of accounting without needing prior experience.This employee-first manufacturing business in Petersfield is on the lookout for someone who can hit the ground running in their credit control team on a temporary basis (around 3 months). You’ll be speaking with customers, resolving queries and supporting the team in keeping accounts running smoothly.This is a temporary, full-time role, ideal if you’re available immediately and want to gain valuable experience in a finance-focused position.Reporting to the Accounts Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

Speaking with customers via phone, email and letter to resolve queries and encourage timely payments of debts
Responding to emails and helping out with any questions about orders and invoices
Working collaboratively within a team of 3 credit controllers
Raising credit notes, allocating cash to correct accounts
Negotiating and agreeing payment plans for collections
Putting accounts on hold if payments aren’t met
Learning to carry out credit checks on customers
Playing your part in keeping customers happy and the business on track

What you will need:

Experience in a customer-facing role such as Customer Service Assistant / Customer Service Executive / Sales Assistant / Sales Executive / Retention Specialist / Customer Service Representative / Customer Experience Assistant / Collections Advisor
Confidence in communicating with customers via phone and maintaining excellent customer service
Interest in building a career in finance and accounting
Highly organised, quick to pick things up and ready to make an impact from day one
Must be immedately available for a temporary assignment

What you will get:

Flexible hours
Great transport links
Free, onsite parking
Valuable finance experience in a supportive team environment

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION…because getting a job is hard enough.The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.

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