The Recruitment Co Are currently recruiting for a credit controller/accounts assistance.
We are a growing North East based business finance provider. As a direct lender, we pride ourselves on service delivery & can issue business loans upto £100k in under 24 hours. As we undergo significant growth, we're seeking to recruit a credit controller/account 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 payment 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
Ensuring invoices match up with purchase orders
Sending out invoices
Answering 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
Assisting with month end preparation
Maintaining spreadsheets
Implement the company debt collection process, inclusive but not exhaustive of 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, who has the empathy to understand a customers position, but the drive to convert to a result for the business.
Ideally AAT qualifiedHours:
Monday - Friday 9-5pm
Job Types: Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
hybrid workingSchedule:
Day shift, flexible hours
Monday to Friday
location: Houghton le spring / Hybrid working acceptedJob Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parkingSchedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
OvertimeExperience:
Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)