Job Title: Part-Time Accounts Assistant (Sales Ledger and Credit Control Focus)
Temporary Position - Maternity Cover - 12 months
Salary: £15.50 per hour to £16.50 per hour - Dependent on Experience
Type: Part-time - Up to 25 hours per week
Working Hours: Very Flexible - 4/5 hours a day, 5 days a week/ 3 days a week full time
Macildowie are exclusively working with a well-established, family-owned business based in Milton Keynes to recruit a Part-Time Accounts Assistant on a 15-month assignment. This role will report directly to the Finance Controller and be part of a small, close-knit finance team. This role will focus on sales ledger, accounts receivable, and credit control, with a strong emphasis on building and maintaining relationships with existing customers to ensure effective account management and timely payments.
Managing the sales ledger and accounts receivable function, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing.
Building strong relationships with key customers, including distributors and SMEs, to support effective credit control.
Setting up new customers, performing credit checks, and agreeing on credit limits.
Processing customer receipts, bank transactions, and reconciliations.
Assisting with general finance tasks, including credit card reconciliations and audit support.
Previous credit control and sales ledger experience, ideally in a relationship-focused role.
Attention to detail with experience in handling accounts receivable and invoicing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks).
Ability to work independently and within a small finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant or Credit Controller looking for a part-time, flexible role within a welcoming and stable team.
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