Accounts Assistant/Credit Controller

Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller

£28,000 - £30,000 (pro rata if part time)

*Option of full or part time available*

Full Time - M-F 8:30am to 5:00pm, half an hour lunch

Part Time - 9:00am to 3:00pm - 30 hours per week, ideally over 4 or 5 days

Barnsley, S74

We are looking for a proactive and reliable Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller to join our client's team on a permanent, full time or part-time basis.

The position has a primary focus on Credit Control, alongside supporting wider accounts and finance duties as required. This role would suit an organised individual who is confident chasing customers and building relationships, able to work independently, and has strong Advanced Excel skills.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Control Duties

Chasing overdue invoices by telephone and email
Building and maintaining strong customer relationships to encourage prompt payment
Resolving payment queries and invoice disputes
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date debtor records
Preparing and reviewing aged debt reports
Setting, monitoring, and reviewing credit limits
Liaising with credit insurance providers
Escalating high-risk or problem accounts when necessary
Reducing aged debt and improving cash flow

Accounts Assistant Duties

Raising and issuing sales invoices
Posting and allocating customer payments
Completing bank reconciliations
Assisting with the purchase ledger when required
Supporting month-end processes
General accounts and finance administration
Assisting the finance team with ad-hoc tasks

Requirements for the role

Previous Credit Control experience 2 years+
Strong Excel skills, including formulas (e.g. VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
Experience chasing customers and managing aged debt
Experience working with credit insurance
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Proactive, reliable, and strong work ethic
Good problem-solving ability and practical approach

Desirable

Experience using accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
Previous Accounts Assistant or similar finance experience
Experience working within an SME environment
Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, only those shortlisted for the position will be personally contacted

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