Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller
19 days ago
Cramlington
The Rewards and Benefits on offer; • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Supportive team environment, • Opportunities for professional development and training, • A permanent job opportunity, • Monday – Friday working hours promoting a healthy work/life balance. The Company you will be working for; MTrec Commercial are proudly representing our industry leading client on their search for an experienced Accounts Assistant/Credit Controller to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. If you feel you have the requires skills and experience, then please apply for an immediate response. The Role you will be doing; Accounts Assistant Duties: • Assist with bank reconciliations and posting of transactions, • Support month-end and year-end financial close processes, • Maintain and update financial records and documentation, • Liaise with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment queries Credit Control Duties: • Monitor customer accounts to identify outstanding debts, • Chase overdue invoices via telephone, email, and written correspondence, • Allocate incoming payments and maintain accurate customer ledger records, • Set up new customer accounts and perform credit checks, • Negotiate payment plans where necessary and escalate serious debts, • Produce aged debt reports and provide regular updates to management, • Work closely with the sales and customer service teams to resolve billing issues About You; • Previous experience in an accounting or credit control role (1–2 years preferred), • Strong numerical and analytical skills, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • High level of accuracy and attention to detail, • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) is advantageous, • Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines