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Credit Control/Accounts Assistant

  • Location: Bradford
  • Salary: £28000 - £32000 per annum + Free Parking
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 1 month ago

  • Sector: Transactional Finance, Finance
  • Contact: Leeds Accounts
  • Contact Email: leeds@sharpconsultancy.com
  • Expiry Date: 20 April 2024
  • Job Ref: PTU40019_1711036207
A manufacturing company based in Leeds are looking for a forward-thinking employee who can fit in with the cooperative culture of the business. This is an opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller/Accounts Assistant to work with a long-standing and personable local company.

The Candidate's responsibilities will include:
* Collection of overdue accounts via phone, email & letter.
* In control of the sales ledger and all things Credit.
* Cash allocations.
* Minimising delay on scheduled payments through a high level of communication skills.
* Liaising with internal stakeholders.
* Reconciliation of customer statements to ledger position.
* Monitor & mange debts on the sales ledger.
* Ad-hoc duties to support the finance team.
* Weekly cashflow forecasting.
* Assisting with monthly Management Accounts preparation
* Continual analysis and development of financial strategies as the business grows.
* Assist with financial audits.
* Customs VAT/Duty enquiries.
* Assist with Year End Accounts.
* Sales reporting & Analysis.

The ideal Candidate will possess the following attributes:
* Experience of working in a fast-paced Credit Control environment, with the ability to work across Accounts.
* MS Office software proficiency (Pivot Tables, V Lookups).
* Ability to manage personal workload as well as working well in a team.
* Key communication skills across the finance team and the business on the whole.
* Adaptable and enthusiastic approach to work.


This is a standout opportunity for any experienced Credit Controllers/Accounts Assistants looking for a new challenge in the Bradford area. With a competitive salary and a great opportunity to work as part of a highly experienced team, this is a role not to be missed. The Client is looking to arrange 1st stage interviews imminently so if you are interested, please apply within.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function, from finance administrators through to senior Finance Director appointments. Please visit our website www.sharpconsultancy.com for more information on accountancy jobs or accountancy recruitment; finance jobs or finance recruitment.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within seven days please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.