The Recruitment Co Are currently recruiting for a credit controller/accounts assistance.

We are a growing North East based business finance provider. As a direct lender, we pride ourselves on service delivery & can issue business loans upto £100k in under 24 hours. As we undergo significant growth, we’re seeking to recruit a credit controller/account assistant to manage existing accounts and update the business accounts system in Xero.
Responsibilities:
*Manage and update the company loan book daily, reconciling payments in Xero and on the loan management software.
*Contact customers with late payment and liaise with them to plan and receive payments.
*Investigate and resolve any billing discrepancies or disputes
*Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and payment status
*Prepare and send out statements to customers
*Assist with month-end closing activities related to accounts receivable, balance sheet & P&L.
*Purchase and sales ledger processing
*Ensuring invoices match up with purchase orders
*Sending out invoices
*Answering supplier and customer billing and contract queries
*Credit control including reviews of credit management facilities, daily processing of bank statements and cash receipts to customer accounts
*Assisting with month end preparation
*Maintaining spreadsheets
*Implement the company debt collection process, inclusive but not exhaustive of default letters and pre litigation documents.
Skills:
*Proficiency in accounting software ideally Xero/Quickbooks
*Strong knowledge of accounts receivable and collections
*Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
*Excellent communication skills, who has the empathy to understand a customers position, but the drive to convert to a result for the business.
*Ideally AAT qualified
Hours:
Monday - Friday 9-5pm
Job Types: Permanent
Benefits:
*Company pension
*Free parking
*On-site parking
*hybrid working
Schedule:
*Day shift, flexible hours
*Monday to Friday
*location: Houghton le spring / Hybrid working accepted
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £24,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
*Company pension
*Free parking
*On-site parking
Schedule:
*8 hour shift
*Day shift
*Monday to Friday
*No weekends
*Overtime
Experience:
*Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
*bookkeeping: 1 year (preferred)