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Credit Controller/Financial Assistant

Parkside Office Professional
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Slough, Berkshire SL3 8LP

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Credit Controller / Financial Assistant is available in Langley - Slough with a salary range of £30,000 - £35,000.
  • The ideal candidate should be a part-qualified accountant or a finance graduate with a solid understanding of accounting principles.
  • While prior credit control experience is not necessary, strong communication skills and an outgoing personality are essential.
  • Key responsibilities include managing the Sales Ledger, enforcing credit terms, and generating financial reports using Excel.
  • This role offers a chance to develop a finance career within a supportive team environment.
Job Title: Credit Controller / Financial AssistantLocation:  Langley - SloughSalary: £30,000 - £35,000Our client is seeking a motivated part-qualified accountant or a graduate with a strong background in finance, eager to apply their accounting knowledge and develop skills in credit control. This position is ideal for someone with theoretical accounts knowledge, an outgoing personality, and a keen interest in building client relationships.About the Role:The Credit Controller / Financial Assistant will manage the Sales Ledger across three companies, ensuring effective credit collections and maintaining strong client relationships. While prior credit control experience isn’t required, the ideal candidate should bring a solid understanding of accounting principles and the ability to confidently communicate with clients.Key Responsibilities:In this role, the successful candidate will:
  • Credit Control: Enforce credit terms, chase outstanding payments, and resolve disputes efficiently through effective communication with clients.
  • Account Management: Generate and distribute weekly/monthly account statements, manage account maintenance, and process credit card payments.
  • Sales & Financial Reporting: Calculate and prepare monthly sales figures, produce profitability reports, and provide regular updates on debt situations.
  • Banking & Reconciliation: Perform daily bank downloads, manage cash allocations, and maintain accurate bank reconciliations.
  • Data Management & Reporting: Use Excel to manage data and create insightful reports on sales figures, cash flow forecasts, and other financial data.
  • Financial Support: Cover for the Purchase Ledger when needed, process FX payments, and manage credit assessments using RedFlag.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
  • Part-qualified accountant or a graduate with a relevant degree in finance or accounting.
  • Strong foundational accounting knowledge; familiarity with SAGE is a plus.
  • Proficient in Excel, with strong data management and analysis skills.
  • Outgoing and confident in handling client communications.
  • Eager to learn credit control and develop their finance career with support from an experienced team.
Why Join This Team?This opportunity offers a dynamic role that combines technical accounting skills with valuable client interaction experience. The successful candidate will gain exposure to various finance functions within a supportive, collaborative team environment.If this sounds like the right fit for you, apply now to embark on an exciting finance career journey!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.