Job Title: Finance Assistant (with Credit Control)
Location: Northfleet, Gravesend
Reports To: Finance Manager
Type: Part-time
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Finance Assistant with Credit Control responsibilities to join our in-house finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing day-to-day financial operations, including invoicing, purchase ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and supporting credit control processes to ensure timely collection of outstanding debts.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts & General Finance Duties:
- Raise and issue sales invoices in a timely and accurate manner
- Match customer payments to invoices and maintain debtor records
- Post purchase invoices onto the accounting system and ensure correct coding
- Reconcile supplier statements and assist in managing the purchase ledger
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations
- Assist with month-end procedures and reporting
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and files
- Support the preparation of VAT returns and other compliance documents
Credit Control:
- Monitor the aged debtors report and follow up on overdue accounts
- Contact customers via phone/email to chase outstanding payments professionally
- Resolve invoice queries and liaise with internal departments as needed
- Set up and manage customer credit accounts in line with company policy
- Provide weekly credit control updates to the Finance Manager
Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience in a finance/accounts assistant role
- Familiarity with credit control processes
- Competent in using Xero
- Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
- Good communication skills – both written and verbal
- Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £23,400.00-£25,988.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- How many years of using Xero do you have
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 04/08/2025