Accounts Assistant (Credit Control Focus)

Kidderminster, Worcestershire
12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Office Based
Up to £30,000 DOE

A well established manufacturing business in Kidderminster is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their friendly finance team on a 12 month maternity cover contract.

This role will primarily focus on Credit Control and Accounts Receivable, while also supporting Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable activities. It is a great opportunity for someone with experience in sales ledger, credit control, or finance administration who enjoys working in a busy accounts environment.

You will play an important role in ensuring customer accounts are maintained accurately, payments are received on time, and supplier invoices are processed efficiently.

Responsibilities:

Credit Control / Accounts Receivable

• Generating and issuing customer invoices and credit notes
• Monitoring customer accounts for overdue payments
• Contacting customers by phone and email to recover outstanding balances
• Posting and allocating customer payments
• Reconciling the accounts receivable ledger
• Investigating and resolving billing queries and payment discrepancies
• Running monthly customer statements

Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable Support

• Processing supplier invoices
• Matching purchase orders, invoices and delivery notes
• Preparing supplier payments including bank transfers and cheques
• Maintaining supplier records
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Supporting with AP ageing reports

Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a similar role
• Credit control experience is essential, sales ledger / accounts receivable experience beneficial
• Some exposure to purchase ledger / accounts payable
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience using accounting software
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills when dealing with customers and suppliers
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks in a busy finance environment