Job Overview
Hodge Plant Limited is looking for an experienced and proactive Credit Controller / Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team on a part-time, permanent basis.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Finance Director and will take full ownership of the company's credit control function, ensuring customer accounts are effectively managed and outstanding payments are actively chased.
Alongside credit control, the role will involve responsibility for a portion of the sales ledger side of our Plant Hire division, ensuring hire invoices are raised accurately and promptly and customer accounts are kept fully up to date.
We offer flexible working hours, allowing the working pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate. However, the role must include working on a Friday, so applicants must be available to work this day each week.
Responsibilities
Credit Control
- Monitor and manage customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices
- Contact customers via phone, email, or written correspondence to chase overdue payments
- Reconcile accounts receivable transactions using Sage 50 accounting software
- Maintain and review the aged debtors report, providing regular updates on outstanding accounts
- Work closely with other departments to resolve queries that may be delaying payment
- Closely monitor customer credit limits and payment terms
- Place customer accounts on hold/stop where payments become overdue or agreed credit limits are reached
Plant Hire – Sales Ledger
- Raising and processing Plant Hire sales invoices
- Ensuring all hire is invoiced accurately and promptly
- Checking hire periods, agreed rates, transport charges and other applicable charges before invoicing
- Ensuring the correct purchase order numbers and supporting documentation are obtained where required
- Ensuring customer accounts and hire records are accurate and kept up to date
Qualifications
- Proven experience in credit control or accounts assistant roles within a fast-paced environment
- Have a firm, professional and persistent approach to credit control
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero is essential; Previous Sage 50 Desktop experience would be beneficial
- Strong understanding of accounts payable and receivable processes
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate effectively with customers
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in data entry and record keeping
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently while meeting deadlines
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial regulations is preferred
Previous experience within plant hire, construction, quarrying, heavy plant or a similar industry would be advantageous but is not essential.
What We Offer
- Part-time, permanent position
- Flexible working hours, subject to Friday availability
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Opportunity to join an established and busy plant and machinery business
To apply, please submit your CV along with details of your relevant experience, current notice period and preferred working hours to [email protected]
Pay: £13.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
