Credit Control Assistant - 6 month contract
Position Title: Credit Control Assistant
Duration: 6 Months (it could turn into a permanent job offer)
Hourly Rate: £13.50 per hour
Location: Warmley, Bristol
Start Date: As soon as possible
**Job Summary:
Syntech Recruitment are partnering with an outstanding organisation in Bristol. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Credit Control Assistant to join the team on a temporary basis for 6 months. The successful candidate will support our finance department with a primary focus on credit control and customer interactions to chase payments. Proficiency in Sage 50 is essential for this role.
**Key Responsibilities:
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Credit Control:
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Monitor and manage outstanding customer accounts.
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Proactively chase overdue payments via phone, email, and letters.
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Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity.
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Customer Interaction:
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Engage with customers to resolve payment issues and queries.
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Negotiate payment plans and terms where necessary.
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Ensure excellent customer service while maintaining firm credit control measures.
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Financial Administration:
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Input and process financial transactions using Sage 50.
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Assist with month-end financial reports and reconciliations.
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Support the finance team with additional administrative tasks as required.
**Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar finance role.
- Relevant finance qualifications, which can be in the early stages of completion.
- Proficiency in using Sage 50 accounting software.
- Strong understanding of credit control processes and best practices.
**Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and time management abilities.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
Application Process: We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. If you don't receive a response within this period, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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