We are a well-established independent builders merchant looking for an Accounts Assistant/Credit Controller to join our friendly and hardworking accounts team.
This is a varied role with a strong focus on credit control and sales ledger, raising sales invoices, helping to manage customer accounts and ensuring that payments are collected promptly. The successful candidate will also assist with purchase ledger and general accounts administration.
The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break, 40 hours per week. The role will be based in our office in Heanor, we do not offer working from home.
Key Responsibilities
- Credit control and collection of overdue customer accounts
- Building positive relationships with customers whilst maintaining payment discipline
- Sales ledger processing
- Account reconciliations
- General accounts administration
- Learning other departmental duties to provide holiday and absence cover
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
- Is organised, reliable and accurate
- Enjoys speaking with customers and is confident on the telephone
- Takes ownership of their workload
- Is proactive and looks for ways to help the team rather than waiting to be directed
- Can work independently whilst also being a supportive team member
- Has a strong work ethic and a positive attitude
- Is willing to learn new tasks and develop a broad understanding of the department
Previous experience in credit control, accounts administration, sales ledger or purchase ledger would be advantageous, although training can be provided for the right candidate.
About Us
We have a small, experienced accounts team that works closely together and takes pride in delivering a high standard of service to both customers and colleagues. We are looking for someone who will contribute positively to that environment and become a valued member of the team for the long term.
This role is ideally suited to someone who enjoys being part of a stable, supportive team, values job security and takes satisfaction from doing their job well.
Pay: £29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
