Accounts Assistant​/Credit Controller

Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller

£28,000 pro rata

Part Time - 9:00am to 3:00pm - 30 hours per week, ideally over 4/5 days

Barnsley, S74

We are looking for a proactive and reliable Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller to join our client's team on a permanent, part-time basis. The role is ideally suited to someone seeking 9:00am-3:00pm over 5 days, with some flexibility available for the right candidate.

Credit Control Duties

• Chasing overdue invoices by telephone and email
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships to encourage prompt payment
• Resolving payment queries and invoice disputes
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date debtor records
• Preparing and reviewing aged debt reports
• Setting, monitoring, and reviewing credit limits
• Liaising with credit insurance providers
• Escalating high-risk or problem accounts when necessary
• Reducing aged debt and improving cash flow

Accounts Assistant Duties

• Raising and issuing sales invoices
• Posting and allocating customer payments
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Assisting with the purchase ledger when required
• Supporting month-end processes
• General accounts and finance administration
• Assisting the finance team with ad-hoc tasks

• Previous Credit Control experience 2 years+
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas (e.g. VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
• Experience chasing customers and managing aged debt
• Experience working with credit insurance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Proactive, reliable, and strong work ethic
• Good problem-solving ability and practical approach

• Experience using accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, Quick Books)
• Previous Accounts Assistant or similar finance experience
• Experience working within an SME environment

Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, only those shortlisted for the position will be personally contacted

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