Fabulous opportunity for an enthusiatic and proactive 'Accounts Assistant' / 'Credit Controller to work as part of a small friendly team with a primary remit of lookng after the credit control function and chasing debt.

Reporting to the Finance Manager your duties include:

* To accurately and promptly allocate incoming receipts and carry out banking when required

* To provide cover for short-term employee absence, as instructed by the Finance Manager

* Establish and maintain an accurate and easily accessible filing system.

* Establish and maintain effective credit control by taking a proactive role in managing and collecting debts of company debtors.

* Ensuring timely payment of debts and following up payments as needed

* Responding to relevant client enquiries

* To regularly meet with colleagues to resolve issues and obtain explanations and ensure that appropriate action is taken in all cases

* Ensure that the ledgers are reconciled with the control accounts and monthly reports generated and distributed as required

* Posting cash receipts and payments into the group accounting system

* Bank account reconciliations

* Processing payments on the banking system as required

* Supporting the processing of purchase invoices

* Reconciling supplier statements to ensure all liabilities have been recorded

* Supporting the operation and reconciliation of Petty Cash

This is a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract