Credit Control & Accounts Administrator

Role Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a flexible, part-time position within a supportive working environment.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for day-to-day credit control while also providing wider transactional finance support, including bank reconciliations, invoice processing and general accounts administration.

The client can offer flexibility around how the part-time hours are structured, making this an attractive opportunity for candidates seeking a role that fits around other commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the credit control process, proactively contacting customers regarding outstanding balances.

• Monitor aged debt and follow up overdue accounts by telephone and email.

• Build positive relationships with customers to support prompt payment and resolve account queries.

• Allocate and reconcile customer payments accurately.

• Carry out regular bank reconciliations.

• Process and post purchase and sales invoices as required.

• Maintain accurate customer account and financial records.

• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.

• Assist with account reconciliations and general ledger administration.

• Support month-end finance activities where required.

• Liaise with colleagues across the business to resolve queries and ensure accurate financial information.

• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation.

• Provide general accounts and administrative support to the wider finance team as required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within credit control is essential.

• Broader transactional finance or accounts administration experience would be highly advantageous.

• Experience with bank reconciliations and invoice processing.

• Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Confident communicating with customers regarding outstanding accounts and payment queries.

• Professional and approachable telephone manner.

• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.

• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of responsibilities.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Previous experience using accounting or finance systems.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a wider finance team.

Offering

• Part-time, permanent position.

• Flexible working pattern available.

• Option to work 3 full days per week or Monday to Friday with reduced/school-hours style working hours.

• Hybrid working available following completion of the initial training period (optional).

• Company Ex Gratia Profit Share Scheme following 12 months’ service.

• Healthcare Plan available following successful completion of probation.

• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, calculated on a pro-rata basis.

• Supportive working environment.

• Opportunities for long-term development.