Credit Controller / Accounts Assistant
Location: Huyton, Liverpool
Salary: £26,000-£27,000 DOE
Duration: 3 Months temp
Hours: Full-time, office-based
Working hours: Flexible start times - 8am-4pm, 8:30am-4:30pm or 9am-5pm
Lunch: 30-minute break
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller / Accounts Assistant to join a busy and established finance team based in Huyton.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied, hands‑on accounts role and is confident managing their own workload within a fast‑paced environment.
Working as part of a close‑knit team of five, you'll take responsibility for a significant proportion of the credit control function while also providing support across the wider accounts department. The business is looking for someone who can hit the ground running, bring strong previous experience and make a positive contribution from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the day-to-day credit control function, including chasing outstanding payments and reducing aged debt.
- Maintaining regular contact with customers regarding outstanding invoices and payment queries.
- Processing and managing credit card transactions.
- Providing general accounts administration and support to the wider finance team.
- Assisting with the allocation and reconciliation of payments.
- Investigating and resolving account discrepancies and customer queries.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and updating account information.
- Supporting colleagues with additional finance duties as required.
About You
The successful candidate will have strong previous experience within credit control and a good understanding of wider accounts processes.
You’ll ideally have:
- Proven experience in a hands‑on Credit Controller / Accounts Assistant position.
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, with the confidence to deal with customers regarding outstanding payments.
- Good knowledge of general accounts processes and financial administration.
- Experience processing credit card transactions.
- The ability to manage a busy workload, prioritise tasks and work independently.
- A proactive, flexible approach and the confidence to support different areas of the accounts function.
- Sage experience would be beneficial, with Sage 200 particularly advantageous, although experience with other Sage systems will be considered.
What's on Offer?
- A competitive salary of £26,000-£27,000, depending on experience.
- Flexible start and finish times.
- The opportunity to join a supportive, close‑knit finance team.
- A varied role offering exposure to both credit control and wider accounts responsibilities.
- The opportunity to make an immediate impact within a busy business.
accounts assistant/ credit control employer: Adele Carr Recruitment Limited
Join a dynamic and expanding organisation on the Wirral, where you'll find a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With flexible hybrid working arrangements, enhanced benefits including health and life insurance, and a clear pathway for career progression, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to transition from practice to industry while gaining valuable exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making.
Contact Details:
Adele Carr Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
