The Recruitment Co are currently recruiting for a Credit Controller/Accounts Assistant.
We are a growing North East based business finance provider. As a direct lender, we pride ourselves on service delivery and can issue business loans up to £100k in under 24 hours. As we undergo significant growth, we're seeking to recruit a Credit Controller/Accounts Assistant to manage existing accounts and update the business accounts system in Xero.
Responsibilities:
* Manage and update the company loan book daily, reconciling payments in Xero and on the loan management software.
* Contact customers with late payments and liaise with them to plan and receive payments.
* Investigate and resolve any billing discrepancies or disputes.
* Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and payment status.
* Prepare and send out statements to customers.
* Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable, balance sheet & P&L.
* Purchase and sales ledger processing.
* Ensure invoices match up with purchase orders.
* Send out invoices.
* Answer supplier and customer billing and contract queries.
* Credit control including reviews of credit management facilities, daily processing of bank statements and cash receipts to customer accounts.
* Assist with month-end preparation.
* Maintain spreadsheets.
* Implement the company debt collection process, including but not limited to default letters and pre-litigation documents.
Skills:
* Proficiency in accounting software, ideally Xero/QuickBooks.
* Strong knowledge of accounts receivable and collections.
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
* Excellent communication skills, with the empathy to understand a customer's position and the drive to convert to a result for the business.
* Ideally AAT qualified.
Hours:
Monday - Friday 9-5pm
Job Types:
Permanent, Full-time
Pay:
£24,000.00 - £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension.
* Free parking.
* On-site parking.
* Hybrid working.
Schedule:
* Day shift, flexible hours.
* Monday to Friday.
* Location: Houghton le Spring / Hybrid working accepted.
Experience:
* Accounting: 1 year (preferred).
* Bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred).
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