Finance Assistant (Credit Controller), North Lanarkshire 30-32K plus bonus + Benefits

We are working in partnership with a highly reputable organisation based in North Lanarkshire to recruit a Finance Assistant, on a full-time permanent basis. The successful candidate will play a key role to ensure the timely payment of invoices and maintaining strong relationships with customers.

The main duties:

• Monitoring and management of the debt ledger to prioritise work and ensure timely collection of outstanding payments
• Proactive chasing of customers via telephone and email to collect overdue debts
• Query handling/resolution and escalation
• Preparation of aged debt reports and cash collection forecasts
• Management of Purchase Order system
• Reconciliation of deferred income (from rental invoicing), including processing and analysis
• Assisting with month-end processes including balance sheet reconciliations and reporting
• Management of electricity and rates recharge process across all customers (calculation, invoicing, collection and reporting)
• Supporting the Finance team with audit queries and ad hoc tasks as required
  

The main requirements:

• Finance experience in a fast-paced environment
• Sage experience would be preferred
• Working to deadlines
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Positive, results-driven attitude with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively

My client offers an attractive salary and benefits package for the successful candidate. If you have the skills we would love to hear from you.