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Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller£28,000 - £30,000 (pro rata if part time) *Option of full or p... Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller£28,000 - £30,000 (pro rata if part time) *Option of full or part time available* Full Time - M-F 8:30am to 5:00pm, half an hour lunchPart Time - 9:00am to 3:00pm - 30 hours per week, ideally over 4 or 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, full time or part-time basis. 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 emailBuilding and maintaining strong customer relationships to encourage prompt paymentResolving payment queries and invoice disputesMaintaining accurate and up-to-date debtor recordsPreparing and reviewing aged debt reportsSetting, monitoring, and reviewing credit limitsLiaising with credit insurance providersEscalating high-risk or problem accounts when necessaryReducing aged debt and improving cash flow Accounts Assistant Duties Raising and issuing sales invoicesPosting and allocating customer paymentsCompleting bank reconciliationsAssisting with the purchase ledger when requiredSupporting month-end processesGeneral accounts and finance administrationAssisting 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 debtExperience working with credit insuranceStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organisational skills and attention to detailAbility to work independently and manage workload effectivelyProactive, reliable, and strong work ethicGood problem-solving ability and practical approach Desirable Experience using accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)Previous Accounts Assistant or similar finance experienceExperience 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 contactedINDCOM