11750 – Credit Control / Accounts Admin (Part-Time) Job Spec

Location: Leicester

Summary

Paul Mitchell Associates are proud to be working exclusively with our client – an internationally renowned manufacturing group with UK operations based in Leicester – who are seeking to recruit an experienced Credit Controller / Accounts Administrator on a part-time permanent basis. This is a newly created position, created in part in response to the growing customer demand, but also forming part of the MD’s 5-year strategic growth plan. Reporting to the Accounts Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the companies accounting function – predominantly with circa 75% emphasis on credit control – processing information in line with company policies and procedures. A full breakdown of duties can be found below. They are a close-knit team, so personality fit is just as equally important as qualifications. If you’re interested & think you’re suitable for this opportunity, please apply online OR call Paul Mitchell Associates (quoting ref: 11750) on 0116 254 9404.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the Accounts Department email inbox, responding to queries & requests in a timely manner,
• Credit control, daily processing of customer payments,
• Proactively manage customer “On Stop” accounts,
• Customer credit control duties (via email & telephone) and maintaining accurate records of contact / discussions,
• Administering debtors requiring solicitor communication,
• Produce weekly overdue debt reports to be issued to Sales Representatives,
• Produce and send monthly customer statements and dunning letters in line with agreed schedules,
• Ensure purchase orders / contracts match purchase invoices and process entries,
• Process monthly payment runs for aged creditors,
• Process adhoc payments to suppliers as required,
• Answer telephone calls coming into the department and respond to enquiries (incl. sending copy invoices and PODs to customers, processing credit card payments)
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned by the Accounts Manager which may include:
• Assisting with month-end management accounts (incl. accruals & calculation of bonus commissions),
• Prepare, reconcile and submit Intrastat statutory report monthly and EC Sales statutory report quarterly,
• Reconciling bank statements,
• Administering customer write offs & bad debt journals.

Reporting to: Accounts Manager

Requirements

• A background in company accounting (ideally industry, engineering & manufacturing sectors)
• A ‘can-do’ attitude
• Good numerical, analytical skills with attention to detail and consistent accuracy
• Knowledge of financial and accounting systems
• Ability to use and maintain accurate customer records
• Possess excellent communication and customer facing skills – written and oral
• Be highly organised, self-motivated, assertive, proactive & demonstrate initiative
• Ability to work coherently as part of the accounts team, and in the absence of the Accounts Manager
• Ability to use of Microsoft packages including Excel and Outlook

Salary Package

• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Salary £20,000 - £24,000 Full-time Equivalent
• Hours: Part-Time, 5 Part-Days (circa 20hrs per week)
• Holiday: 20 Days + STAT  
• Generous Company Pension Scheme
• Free On-Site Parking

If you’re interested & think you’re suitable for this opportunity, please apply online OR call Paul Mitchell Associates (quoting ref: 11750) on 0116 254 9404.