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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

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

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Work Location: In person