Accounts Assistant - Credit Control
About the Role
Sewell Wallis are currently working with a well-established company based in Castleford, who are a leader in their field.
They are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join them, with a primary focus being on credit control.
This role involves a customer service-based approach to monitoring and chasing overdue invoices, ensuring payment terms are adhered to, and working closely with customers to resolve any billing or payment issues.
What will you be doing?
- Manage the credit control process, maintaining accurate customer records, chasing overdue payments, and resolving outstanding invoices.
- Act as the main contact for credit queries, ensuring a positive customer experience.
- Chase payments, negotiate repayment plans, and minimise overdue balances.
- Reconcile accounts, resolve discrepancies, and update records promptly.
- Work with customers and sales to resolve billing disputes efficiently.
- Prepare reports on outstanding debt and key credit control metrics.
- Monitor cash flow, highlight risks, and suggest solutions for late payments.
- Improve credit control processes for greater efficiency and customer focus.
What skills are we looking for?
- Experience in credit control or accounts receivable, ideally in a high-volume, customer-focused environment.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to build relationships and communicate at all levels.
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail, able to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to overdue accounts.
- Good understanding of credit management processes and principles.
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Professional, courteous, and confident in handling challenging situations.
What's on offer?
- Up to £26,000 per annum, based on experience.
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days.
- Company pension scheme.
- On-site parking.
- A supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development.
Contact Emma for more information or apply online now!
To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
