About Us
Bartons Group is a fast-paced and growing organisation committed to delivering excellent service to our customers and maintaining strong financial foundations. We are now looking for an Accounts Assistant, experience preferred, who will focus on credit control. maintaining our expanding customer base and join our team.
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, responsibility, and the chance to improve and shape credit control practices. You will play a key role in ensuring the timely collection of outstanding payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting wider accounting functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Credit control activities, including the aged debt report and proactively chasing overdue payments
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to resolve payment issues and minimise debt risk
- Monitor credit limits, assess customer credit worthiness, and escalate concerns where needed
- Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies
- Support the Accounts Team with daily accounting tasks, including sales and purchase ledger processing, invoicing, and payment allocations
- Assist in month-end routines including reporting, journals, and account reconciliations
- Contribute to improving internal credit control processes and procedures
About You
- Experienced in an Accounts Assistant role with a strong focus on Credit Control
- Confident communicator with the ability to handle difficult conversations professionally
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of tasks and work independently
- Strong problem-solving skills and a positive, team-focused attitude
- Familiarity with accounting software and MS Excel is beneficial, but full training will be provided
Hours Of Work
Monday - Friday 07:30 - 16:00, with occasional Saturday work on a rota basis
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
