Credit Control Assistant / Trainee Finance Assistant
Polegate, East Sussex - Office Based
£28,000PA + company benefits
Start your finance career with a growing business that invests in its people.
Harvey John is working with a growing, well-regarded business in Polegate to find a Credit Control Assistant. This is a chance to join a supportive, sociable team that rewards hard work and gives you real room to progress as the company grows.
You don't need years of credit control experience. Full training is provided. What matters most is confidence on the phone, a professional manner and the drive to learn.
Who this role suits
- Office and admin professionals with some exposure to finance, such as invoicing, purchase ledger or payments, who want to move into a dedicated finance role
- Graduates with a finance, accounting or business degree looking for a hands-on first step into finance
- Credit controllers who want to join a business where their contribution is valued and future growth is on the table
What you'll be doing
- Monitoring outstanding payments and following up on overdue accounts
- Chasing unpaid invoices by phone and email, building good relationships with clients along the way
- Helping reduce aged debt and escalating accounts where needed
- Raising credit notes and issuing client statements
- Checking incoming payments and keeping client accounts accurate on the system
Your work will have a direct impact on the company's cash flow. You'll see the results of your efforts quickly.
What you'll bring
- Confidence picking up the phone and speaking with people outside the business
- Hopefully an understanding of finance terminology and general AR processing
- A persistent but professional approach to resolving queries and securing payment
- Good attention to detail and accurate data entry
- A willingness to learn and take ownership of your work
- Full training. You'll learn credit control properly from the ground up, with support from an experienced team.
- Genuine progression. The business is growing, and hard work is recognised as it does.
- A team that invests in you. They put time and resources into developing their people.
- A supportive, social culture. You'll join a friendly team where people help each other and enjoy working together.
Credit Control Assistant | Trainee Finance Assistant employer: Harvey John
Join a dynamic and growing organisation in Tunbridge Wells as a Commercial Finance Business Partner, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. With excellent benefits such as 27 days of holiday, private medical insurance, and hybrid working options, this role offers not just a job, but a pathway for professional growth and meaningful contributions to the business. Embrace the opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders and make a significant impact in a company that prioritises employee well-being and development.
