Accounts Assistant (Credit Control)
ELEMENT RECRUITMENT LIMITED · Cheltenham, South West
Accounts Assistant (Credit Control) at ELEMENT RECRUITMENT LIMITED, based in Cheltenham, South West. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Cheltenham, South West · Hybrid
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Closes
- 4 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Credit Control
Reference https://www.element-recruitment.co.uk/job/accounts-assistant-(credit-control)-52
About the role
Accounts Assistant (Credit Control) | £27,000 - £35,000 | North Cheltenham (Hybrid)
Global organisation in North Cheltenham is seeking a Accounts Assistant with a Credit Control and Accounts Receivable focus. The business has had a period of stability and is now looking to grow. This will suit someone experienced who is reliable and collaborative and able to support them as they grow.
The Role:
- Manage customer accounts to ensure timely collection balances in line with the agreed terms
- Monitor and forecast cash receipts
- Oversee credit insurance declarations and prepare quarterly submissions
- Act as a key contact for the SSC across AR, AP
- Hold weekly credit control meetings with the sales teams
- Monitor and report key KPIs
- Calculate customer rebates and process related credit notes accurately
- Review and approve customer credit applications
- Support external auditors with accounts receivable queries and documentation
- Complete day-to-day finance administration tasks
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls
- Assist with VAT reporting
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Assist with creation of month end journals and accruals
Your Profile:
- Experience in either Accounts Receivable or Credit Control
- Ideally 2+ years in a finance role
- Understanding of VAT fundamentals
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
To discuss further, please call Tora on [phone removed] or click "APPLY!"
Reference: https://www.element-recruitment.co.uk/job/accounts-assistant-(credit-control)-52 · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 4 Sep 2026 · Listed via ELEMENT RECRUITMENT LIMITED
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