Reed Accountancy are current assisting a Crawley based client in the recruitment of a Finance Assistant/Credit Controller to join their small, professional, and friendly finance team. This role reports to the Financial Director and encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, primarily focusing on the Accounts Receivable function. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual looking to develop their skills during an exciting period of growth.
Day-to-day of the role: *Accounts Receivable: *Process multi-currency customer invoices and credit notes.
*Maintain customer accounts, perform credit checks, and regularly review credit terms to minimise the risk of bad debts.
*Reconcile customer accounts and issue statements.
*Manage credit control through regular communication with customers to ensure timely collection of receivables.

*Accounts Payable Support: *Process multi-currency purchase invoices and credit notes.
*Monitor accounts payable mail inbox.
*Process supplier payments.

*Additional Responsibilities: *Assist with multi-currency bank reconciliations and month-end accounting tasks.
*Handle filing and archiving requirements.
*Perform other ad hoc finance and administration tasks as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications: *At least 2 to 3 years’ experience in a similar role within a finance team.
*IT literate with excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel. Previous experience with Sage Line 50 is a plus.
*Confident with strong verbal and written communication skills.
*Numerate with a keen eye for accuracy and attention to detail.
*Well-organised, able to prioritise effectively and work to deadlines.
*Customer-focused with the ability to build positive working relationships.
*Initiative-driven, confident in resolving issues and seeking help when necessary.
*Proficiency in French reading and writing is desirable.
An exciting opportunity to join this established client in the Crawley area!