Finance Assistant; Credit Controller

We have a fantastic opportunity with one of our leading clients based in North Yorkshire who have been recognised for their progressive approach and innovation within agricultural.

We are recruiting for an experienced Finance Assistant to support a proactive and friendly finance team. This is a hybrid role across both Purchase Ledger and Credit Control.

You will be responsible for the end-to-end credit control function; chasing aged debt, managing supplier accounts; invoices, allocating payments and supporting with credit risks, end of month and ad hoc duties.

If you have experience within a generalist finance role and are now looking for your next challenge, please send us your CV immediately to be considered for this role

Finance Administration Duties:

• Accurately process and input purchase ledger invoices in a timely manner.
• Support daily bank reconciliations and cash postings.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end processes and reporting requirements.
• Manage internal and external finance-related queries promptly and professionally.
• Maintain accurate and organised filing systems for invoices, statements, and financial documents.
• Ensure the finance system data is accurate and regularly updated.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure efficient financial operations.
• Provide general administrative support across the finance team as needed.

Credit Control Duties:

• Manage the opening of new accounts and oversee day-to-day credit control for assigned customers.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Conduct regular customer contact via phone, email, and letter to pursue payment of overdue invoices.
• Proactively coordinate with customers to meet cash collection targets and reduce aged debt.
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries both internally and externally.
• Negotiate and manage repayment plans in line with company policies.
• Escalate unresolved payment issues to the Credit Control Manager and third-party collection agencies when required.
• Keep customer records updated, logging changes and tracking outstanding issues.
• Monitor and manage credit limits in accordance with approval protocols, escalating where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures relating to collections, account reconciliations, and payment processing.
• Demonstrate flexibility in managing a dynamic workload and effectively prioritising tasks.

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a credit control/cash collection role and ideally in a sales driven environment. MICM preferred but not essential.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Finance Administration role, with a strong focus on invoice processing, bank reconciliation and general finance admin duties.
• Competent with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel, and experience in using finance systems (IBCOS).
• Have an excellent telephone manner.
• Team player with a proactive, positive attitude and strong organisational skills.
• A systematic approach and an eye for detail.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and make judgements on need for consultation and escalation.

These duties are not exhaustive and may vary from time to time, depending on the needs of the business