Bridge Recruitment
Accounts Assistant
Accounts Assistant at Bridge Recruitment, based in South Croydon, paying £29,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £29,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- South Croydon
- Closing date
- Sector
- Credit Control
22% below the typical rate for credit control
Reference https://www.bridge-recruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=4846
About the role
Full-time/Permanent – Mon to Fri 8am – 5pm
We are working alongside a reputable Heating Contractor, in the search for an experienced Accounts Assistant. This newly created position will provide wide-ranging support across the finance function, with a strong focus on credit control. Designed to offer exposure to all areas of finance, the role is ideal for a motivated individual with 2-3 years’ experience in an accounts or finance role, looking to build on their existing skills and progress their career.
Key Responsibilities
- Credit Control:
o Proactively contact customers via phone and email to chase overdue payments
o Resolve payment queries and maintain accurate customer account records
- Accounts Payable Support:
o Assist with supplier and employee expense payments
o Upload invoices to customer systems and verify accuracy
- Cash & Reporting:
o Prepare and report the daily cash position
o Assist with monthly management accounts and audit preparation
- Reconciliations:
o Support intercompany reconciliations across multiple global entities
- Finance Team Support:
o Provide cover for purchase ledger activities and general finance tasks
o Contribute to improvements in financial processes, internal controls, and systems
Essential:
- 2-3 years’ experience in a finance or accounts-based role
- Hands-on experience with credit control and managing customer accounts
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confident communicator, able to engage professionally with internal teams and external customers
- Proactive and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment
Desirable:
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with functions such as VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables is advantageous
- Experience working with finance systems or ERP platforms
Interested? Please apply today and take that next step in developing your career!
Reference: https://www.bridge-recruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=4846 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via Bridge Recruitment
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