Accounts Receivable Assistant - Part time

Job Title: Part-Time Accounts Assistant (Sales Ledger and Credit Control Focus)
Temporary Position - Maternity Cover - 12 months
Location: Bleak Hall, Milton Keynes
Salary: £15.50 per hour to £16.50 per hour - Dependent on Experience
Type: Part-time - Up to 25 hours per week
Working Hours: Very Flexible - 4/5 hours a day, 5 days a week/ 3 days a week full time

Macildowie are exclusively working with a well-established, family-owned business based in Milton Keynes to recruit a Part-Time Accounts Assistant on a 15-month assignment. This role will report directly to the Finance Controller and be part of a small, close-knit finance team. The company has an £8 million turnover and a team of 40 staff, with a strong presence in North America, where 40% of their customers are based. They operate in a relaxed and supportive environment, with many long-standing employees.

This role will focus on sales ledger, accounts receivable, and credit control, with a strong emphasis on building and maintaining relationships with existing customers to ensure effective account management and timely payments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing the sales ledger and accounts receivable function, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing.
• Building strong relationships with key customers, including distributors and SMEs, to support effective credit control.
• Chasing overdue payments professionally and escalating where necessary.
• Setting up new customers, performing credit checks, and agreeing on credit limits.
• Processing customer receipts, bank transactions, and reconciliations.
• Assisting with general finance tasks, including credit card reconciliations and audit support.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous credit control and sales ledger experience, ideally in a relationship-focused role.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with customers and internal teams.
• Attention to detail with experience in handling accounts receivable and invoicing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks).
• Ability to work independently and within a small finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant or Credit Controller looking for a part-time, flexible role within a welcoming and stable team.

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