Job Description

The Job

The fm Company are recruiting for a Finance Assistant - Credit Controller to join our growing team.

An exciting opportunity to work in growing company supporting the finance team with day to day operations focusing predominately on purchase ledger.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain sales ledger on Xero and client portals Ensure invoices are submitted in an accurate and timely manner to clients Understanding of CIS to reflect the correct VAT status on sales invoices Handle any invoice disputes by working with staff in other departments to resolve these and respond to clients via phone and email. Monitor client accounts to ensure outstanding debts are kept to a minimum Create and maintain relationships with clients to understand their payment process and procedures in order to receive payments in a timely manner Contact clients to collect overdue payments, including sending statements and reminders Maintain up to date reports on accounts receivable and overdue payments and report any bad debt provisions to the Finance Director Accurately reconcile payments received Work with the national account managers, sales and key accounts team to address any client payment issues Where necessary, initiate legal proceeding to recover outstanding debts, in accordance with regulations.
This is a very fast-paced role and would require someone from a strong background working in a general Accounts Assistant position.

Skills, Experience & Education

Experience working in a similar financial role Proficient in using accounting software, preferably Xero Understanding of Construction Industry Scheme Attention to detail to code invoices correctly Proficient with MS Office packages Ability to prioritise workload Work as part of a team
A good knowledge of general building maintenance requirements would also be advantageous.

A GSCE pass grade in Maths and English is preferable.

Benefits

Your Birthday off as paid annual leave every year (in addition to the traditional 28 days holiday) Basic healthcare package Role progression in a growing Company Christmas Bonus Pension Scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,500.00-29,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Experience:

Accounts : 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/08/2025