Accounts Assistant Credit Control

Recruiter
Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited
Location
Kent
Salary
£35,000 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
Working arrangement
Hybrid working
First listed by Ontap
17 September 2026
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Job description

Accounts Assistant (Sales Ledger & Credit Control) Hythe/Hybrid (4 days office and 1 home) Up to £35,000

Cobb & Jones are currently supporting a well-established and growing business in Kent to recruit an Accounts Assistant with a strong focus on Sales Ledger and Credit Control.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive finance professional to join a supportive finance team, taking ownership of customer accounts, invoicing and debt management processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting cash flow through effective credit control procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end sales ledger process, including raising invoices, allocating payments, processing credit notes and reconciling customer accounts.
Maintain accurate customer records and resolve invoice or account queries in a timely manner.
Monitor outstanding debt, chasing overdue payments and maintaining aged debt reports.
Investigate and resolve payment disputes, escalating issues where appropriate.
Support credit control activities, including reviewing credit limits and helping to reduce aged debt.
Prepare regular debtor reports and assist with cash allocation and bank reconciliations.
Support month-end processes, audits and year-end activities.
Maintain accurate financial records while ensuring compliance with internal controls and company procedures.
Provide administrative support to the wider finance team as required.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a finance function and demonstrate a solid understanding of sales ledger and credit control processes.

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous experience in a Sales Ledger, Credit Control, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
Good numerical and analytical abilities.
Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Experience using accounting software.
Good understanding of accounts receivable and credit control procedures.

What's on Offer?

Opportunity to join a stable and growing business.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Varied role with responsibility and autonomy.
Ongoing development within a professional finance team.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
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