Job Description

About Us

Bartons Group is a fast-paced and growing organisation committed to delivering excellent service to our customers and maintaining strong financial foundations. We are now looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant with strong credit control expertise to join our finance team and take a proactive lead in managing our credit processes.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership, responsibility, and the chance to improve and shape credit control practices. You will play a key role in ensuring the timely collection of outstanding payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting wider accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities

Take the lead on credit control activities, including managing the aged debt report and proactively chasing overdue payments Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to resolve payment issues and minimise debt risk Monitor credit limits, assess customer creditworthiness, and escalate concerns where needed Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies Support the Accounts Team with daily accounting tasks, including sales and purchase ledger processing, invoicing, and payment allocations Assist in month-end routines including reporting, journals, and account reconciliations Contribute to improving internal credit control processes and procedures

About You

Proven experience in an Accounts Assistant role with a strong focus on Credit Control Confident communicator with the ability to handle difficult conversations professionally Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of tasks and work independently Strong problem-solving skills and a positive, team-focused attitude Familiarity with accounting software and MS Excel is beneficial, but full training will be provided

Hours Of Work

Monday - Friday 08:30-17:00, with occasional Saturday work on a rota basis -- hours can be discussed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person