Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable Assistant

Howett Thorpe • Permanent • Alton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom • £28k - £32k / year • 1d ago

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable Assistant to join a successful and growing business based near Alton, Hampshire.

Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, you will be responsible for managing the credit control function, ensuring outstanding debts are collected promptly while maintaining excellent customer relationships.

This varied role would suit someone with experience in Credit Control, Sales Ledger Assistant or Accounts Receivable looking for a hands-on position within a supportive finance team.

Job Title: Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable Assistant

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Alton

Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 p.a.

Reference no: 16124

Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable Assistant – About The Role

As a Credit Controller, you will play an integral part in managing and maintaining the company’s credit control processes, ensuring timely collections and minimising the risk of bad debts. Key responsibilities include:

Managing the credit control process through telephone, email and written communication
Chasing outstanding invoices and resolving customer payment queries
Maintaining accurate customer records and payment arrangements
Producing aged debtor reports and customer statements
Reviewing customer accounts and supporting credit limit reviews
Posting receipts and completing bank reconciliations
Investigating account discrepancies and debit note queries
Raising credit notes and supporting customer returns
Assisting with month-end reconciliations and wider finance administration

The successful Credit Controller / Accounts Receivable Assistant will have:

Previous experience in Credit Control, Sales Ledger or Accounts Receivable
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Good attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines
Confident using Excel and finance systems
A proactive, customer-focused approach

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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