Account Assistant (Part-time) Belfast Are you a detail-oriented and organized individual with a passion for finance? Vickerstock are looking for a Part-Time Accounts Assistant to support our busy finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and professional environment while maintaining flexibility in your schedule. If you have experience in accounting or finance and are eager to develop your skills, we'd love to hear from you Key Responsibilities: Checking new and existing customers' credit history, approving or denying credit applications, and issuing terms and conditions. Raising and issuing invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring they align with agreed payment terms. Setting up and maintaining accurate, up-to-date customer details and account records. Taking a proactive role in managing and collecting debts by analysing aged debtor and credit balance reports. Ensuring regular customer contact and timely debt collection, including chasing overdue payments and negotiating payment plans. Keeping detailed credit control notes on the system and regularly sending customer statements and overdue reminders. Setting up repayment plans, referring debts to external collection agencies, and initiating legal proceedings if necessary. Efficiently handling and processing payment requests. Driving cash flow to meet team and stakeholder targets. Preparing daily banking, bank statements, and bank runs. Handling disputed accounts, negotiating overdue balances, and ensuring payments align with agreed terms. Addressing customer inquiries and escalating concerns to the Account Manager as needed. Collaborating with finance and sales teams to resolve issues. Maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling aged accounts, and assisting in the resolution of unallocated funds. Taking ownership of the debt ledger and acting as the key contact for all credit control issues. Supporting finance and sales teams with queries and outstanding collections. Key Skills: Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify changes in payment patterns and take action to avoid bad debt. Experience in raising and issuing invoices efficiently and accurately. Proficiency in accounting software (preferably Xero) and Excel. Given the nature and opportunity of this role we expect a high level of interest. We would recommend submitting a cv and registering interest at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. For further information please contact Darren McVicker in strict confidence. Skills: Accounts Assistant Credit Control Finance Xero Debts