Full job description

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is delighted to be working exclusively with an established Northampton based organisation to recruit a part-time Credit Controller / Accounts Assistant for a 12+ month period covering maternity leave until October 2027.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the credit control function for one of the Group’s trading companies, including its export accounts. This is a hands-on role where you will manage your own customer accounts, build good relationships and ensure payments are received in line with agreed terms.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customer credit accounts, monitor payment schedules and ensure outstanding monies are collected within agreed terms
• Set up new customer accounts in line with company procedures and carry out appropriate credit checks
• Assess the creditworthiness of new customers and maintain appropriate credit limits
• Prepare and issue monthly customer statements and follow up outstanding balances
• Proactively chase overdue invoices and resolve payment queries or discrepancies
• Build positive relationships with customers, handling account queries professionally and efficiently
• Work closely with the sales team to resolve customer and payment queries
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all credit control activity and financial transactions
• Support the wider finance team as required, including the posting of purchase ledger invoices

Candidate

We are looking for someone with previous experience within credit control or a similar finance role who is comfortable taking ownership of their own ledger and understands the importance of proactively managing and collecting outstanding debt.

You will be organised, accurate and able to manage your own workload and deadlines, with the confidence to communicate effectively with both customers and colleagues across the business. You should be comfortable working independently while also enjoying being part of a wider finance team.

Previous experience of Sage would be helpful, although it is not essential as full training can be provided. More importantly, you will have a positive, practical approach, good attention to detail and be someone who takes pride in seeing things through.

Salary: £27,300 - c£28,500 per annum pro-rata

Hours: 22-24 hours per week, preferably Monday to Thursday between 9.00-9.30 start and finish

and Friday start and finishing on Friday at 13:00

Holidays: 28 days including statutory days. Pro-rata if part-time

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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