Accounts Assistant/credit Controller in Barnsley, South Yorkshire

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.

The position has a primary focus on Credit Control, alongside supporting wider accounts and finance duties as required. This role would suit an organised individual who is confident chasing customers and building relationships, able to work independently, and has strong Advanced Excel skills.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements for the role

• 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

Desirable

• Experience using accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
• 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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