Credit Controller & Accounts Assistant

The organisation

Our client is an established UK property consultancy working across complex, high-value assets. The business has ambitious growth plans under its current leadership and is investing in a Finance function that is increasingly visible across the organisation.

Rather than operating solely as a back-office function, Finance works closely with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders. This makes the Credit Controller & Accounts Assistant position particularly suited to someone who enjoys building relationships alongside working with financial information.

The team has a sociable culture with regular events and offers:

* Study support.
* An annual bonus, paid at the end of the financial year.
* Pension contributions matched up to approximately 6.5%.
* Private medical insurance.
* Hybrid working, with a minimum of three days per week in the London office.

The role/responsibilities

Reporting to the Credit Control Manager, the Credit Controller & Accounts Assistant will support cash collection while gaining exposure to other areas of the Finance function. This provides an opportunity to develop a broader finance skill set rather than focusing exclusively on credit control.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Chasing overdue debts by telephone and email while maintaining positive client relationships.
* Allocating cash receipts accurately and resolving suspense items.
* Managing the accounts receivable inbox and supporting client refunds.
* Working with fee earners, billing teams and other colleagues to resolve invoice queries and disputes.
* Supporting monthly client statement runs and maintaining accurate debtor information.
* Updating financial information and client records within NetSuite.
* Supporting bank reconciliations and other monthly Finance tasks.
* Providing additional accounts support across the Finance team when required.

The Credit Controller & Accounts Assistant will have regular contact with people across the organisation, so this is a good opportunity for someone who enjoys the relationship-building side of Finance as much as the numbers.

The skills needed/requirements

We are looking for someone at an early stage of their finance career who can demonstrate:

* A working knowledge of credit control, accounts assistance or a related finance function.
* Experience allocating cash receipts or working with sales and purchase ledgers.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Confidence communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
* Excellent attention to detail and an organised approach to managing competing priorities.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications.
* Reliability and a commitment to completing work accurately.
* Experience using accounting systems, with NetSuite knowledge particularly advantageous.
* Reconciliation experience, where possible.

Experience within property or professional services would be useful but is not essential, and candidates from other sectors are encouraged to apply.

This Credit Controller & Accounts Assistant opportunity would suit someone looking to build their finance career within a growing organisation while gaining exposure beyond traditional credit control.

The client is looking to make the appointment quickly, so apply now as interviews are ongoing.

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