Finance assistant (credit control & purchase ledger) Work, Jobs in Garstang, Lan (with Salaries)

Finance Assistant (Credit Control & Purchase Ledger)
Greenarc Ltd —Padiham
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Purchase Ledger & Credit Control Assistant
MSM FABRICATIONS LTD —Nelson
- From £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Gym membership
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Finance Assistant
Silverdale Healthcare Limited —Kirkby Lonsdale
- From £14 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Driving
- Profit sharing
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Accounts Assistant
Reliant TV (St Annes) Limited —Blackpool
- £26,500 - £28,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Accounts Assistant
Fletchers Solicitors —Southport
- £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Work from home
- Sick pay
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Accounts Assistant (Retail)
IM Group Services Limited —Blackburn
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
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Finance Assistant (Credit Control & Purchase Ledger)
Greenarc Ltd —Padiham
Build positive working relationships with customers whilst maintaining effective credit control procedures. Chase overdue invoices by telephone and email in a…
From £30,000 a year
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Purchase Ledger & Credit Control Assistant
MSM FABRICATIONS LTD —Nelson
Build positive working relationships with customers while maintaining effective credit control procedures. Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely…
From £12.71 an hour
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Finance Assistant (Credit Control & Purchase Ledger)

Greenarc Ltd -
Padiham

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From £30,000 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Accounting software
Microsoft Office
Organisational skills
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Role and Responsibilities

The Finance Assistant (Credit Control & Purchase Ledger) is responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business by managing customer debt, maintaining accurate purchase ledger records and helping to ensure healthy cash flow. This is a hands-on operational role with the opportunity to develop into a more senior position as the business continues to grow.
As experience and knowledge develop, there will be opportunities to take ownership of wider credit management responsibilities, contribute to process improvements and support strategic financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Control

Monitor customer accounts and outstanding balances.
Chase overdue invoices by telephone and email in a professional manner.
Allocate incoming customer payments accurately.
Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
Resolve customer account queries efficiently.
Negotiate payment arrangements where appropriate.
Produce aged debtor reports for review.
Escalate overdue or high-risk accounts to the Finance Manager or Finance Director.
Assist with legal recovery processes and external debt collection agencies where required.
Build positive working relationships with customers whilst maintaining effective credit control procedures.

Purchase Ledger

Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
Match purchase orders, delivery notes and supplier invoices.
Resolve supplier invoice queries.
Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
Prepare supplier payment runs for approval.
Maintain accurate supplier records.
Support month-end purchase ledger processes and reconciliations.
Assist with other finance administration as required.

Development Opportunities

As you develop within the role, you will have the opportunity to:
Support customer credit assessments and credit limit reviews.
Analyse debtor performance and identify trends.
Recommend improvements to credit control and purchase ledger processes.
Produce management reporting and cash collection analysis.
Assist with the implementation of new finance systems and automation.
Work closely with senior management to support commercial decision-making.
Progress towards taking ownership of the wider credit management function, including credit policy development, customer risk management and process optimisation.

Key Skills & Experience

Previous experience within Credit Control, Purchase Ledger or a similar finance role.
Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Confident communicator with excellent telephone and written communication skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with customers and suppliers.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Comfortable adopting new technologies, including AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, to improve efficiency
Experience using accounting software (Business Central or similar) would be advantageous.
A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop professionally.

What We Offer

Competitive salary
25 days annual leave, increasing with service (up to 30 days)
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Company healthcare scheme (following probation)
Early finish on Fridays
Breakfast Club
Perkbox rewards
Free onsite parking
Ongoing training and development
Clear progression opportunities within the finance team

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person

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