Space 8 Recruitment
Space 8 Recruitment are pleased to be partnering with a Southam-based company to recruit an Accounts Receivable & Credit Control Assistant.
Who are they?
This company is long-established having been founded almost a hundred years ago. They have grown into a powerhouse global employer of 3000 people while proudly maintaining their close-knit, people-oriented foundation.
They deeply believe that their progress is driven entirely by their employees. When you join this team, you’re stepping into an environment rooted in social responsibility and continuous professional growth.
The team in Southam are very long-standing and this role is available due to retirement. Most of the team have served 10 years or more which speaks volumes about what it feels like to work here.
The Role
This is an Accounts Receivable role (Sales Ledger) with Credit Control.
Duties will include:
- Allocating payments
- Liaising with the sales team concerning any discrepancies
- Releasing orders once payment has been received
- Chasing payment of outstanding invoices by 'phone & email
- Supporting colleagues both in the UK and overseas with all sales ledger/accounts receivable and credit control queries
You would also be working in foreign currencies and this part of the role can be taught.
What are we looking for?
- You must be an experienced accounts receivable / sales ledger assistant with experience in credit control
- We expect that your current job title is Sales Ledger, Accounts Receivable or Credit Control
- You must be allocating a high volume of payments and already chasing overdue invoices
- The successful candidate will be a strong communicator both verbally and in writing
- Experience of successful relationship building with both internal and external customers is essential
- SAP experience would be advantageous but is not essential
- Must be local to Southam and able to attend the office every day
What are they offering?
- Working hours are 7.30am – 4pm Mon to Thurs and 7.30am – 12.15pm on a Friday.
- Holiday is 25 days + 8 bank holidays
- 8% pension (4% employer + 4% employee)
- Annual bonus scheme which averages £1500-2000 based on company and personal performance
- BUPA Cash Plan
What now?
If you are an experienced Sales Ledger Clerk / Accounts Receivable Assistant with experience of Credit Control then please apply. We regret that all applications from people who are not experienced in Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger will be automatically rejected.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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