JHE & Partners are delighted to be working with a fantastic, long-established Brighouse business who are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis. My client needs someone who is comfortable doing credit control and is not afraid of picking up the phone as the role will be heavily focused on managing/chasing new and existing accounts. My client will also consider a candidate from an administrative or customer service background if you have some finance experience. This is fully office-based working 9am-5pm with a 30 minute lunch. Working in a team of 3 and reporting into the Head of Finance, this is a busy role working for a supportive and friendly team. Responsibilities: Credit Control - managing a high volume of accounts chasing debt Opening new credit accounts Ensuring payments due are collected within agreed timescales Liaising with other areas of the business regarding any queries, in order to resolve and in turn speed up the payment process Communicating with customers, maintaining/strengthening existing relationships Issuing statements Posting and allocating of all sales ledger receipts General maintenance of the sales ledger, keeping records and credit limits up to date Keeping accurate and up to date records of all debt chasing Reconciliation of Trade counter Cash & Card receipts to ledger Covering purchase ledger when required Location: Brighouse Salary: £22,500-£25,000