<p>Robert Half are currently recruiting for a contract Senior Accounts Assistant role in Southampton to start in January. </p><p>The role will be working full-time, Monday to Friday onsite in Southampton - free parking is available. </p><br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br><p><strong>Purchase Ledger:</strong></p><ul><li>Match purchase invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Code invoices accurately and ensure proper authorisation.</li><li>Process invoices through Sage 200 using Document Automation.</li><li>Reconcile supplier statements, allocate payments, and investigate variances.</li><li>Handle supplier queries promptly and professionally.</li><li>Manage weekly payment runs and ad-hoc payments as required.</li><li>Check, process, and pay employee expenses </li><li>Reconcile company credit cards on </li><li>Complete month-end reconciliations and close the Purchase Ledger.</li></ul><p><strong>Receivables Ledger:</strong></p><ul><li>Post cashbook receipts into Sage 200.</li><li>Perform monthly cashbook and bank account reconciliations.</li><li>Generate and distribute month-end customer statements.</li><li>Reconcile and close the Receivables Ledger at month-end.</li><li>Respond to customer queries and manage credit control activities.</li><li>Conduct credit checks and set up new customer accounts.</li></ul><p>You must be able to oversee a team of 2 people. </p><p>If you will be immediately available in January then please apply to this role or send a copy of your CV </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/dGhhbWluYS5zYWxhbS4zMTM4Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Job Title: Credit Controller</strong><br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000 per year (plus quarterly bonus scheme)<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid - 3 days remote / 2 days on-site in Avonmouth<br /> <strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time<br /> </p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering with an expanding business in Avonmouth to help recruit for a Credit Controller on a full-time and permanent basis.</p><p>You will take full ownership of the credit control function, ensuring effective cash collection and minimising bad debt.</p><p>This is a key position within the organisation, ideal for someone who is ambitious, proactive, and eager to make the role their own. You will be responsible for managing the sales ledger, resolving invoicing queries, and building strong relationships with customers.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices via telephone, email, and written communication to maximise cash flow and reduce debtor days.</li><li>Post customer receipts to Xero.</li><li>Resolve customer queries efficiently, liaising with sales and operations teams as required.</li><li>Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with customers.</li><li>Achieve targets for cash collection, outbound calls, and overdue debt percentage.</li><li>Produce and present weekly reports for senior management.</li><li>Generate monthly account statements.</li><li>Issue final warning letters and initiate legal proceedings when necessary.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the credit control process.</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent interpersonal skills with a confident and outgoing manner.</li><li>Strong organisational abilities and the initiative to work independently.</li><li>Previous experience in a credit control role.</li><li>Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel</li><li>Outstanding telephone communication skills.</li></ul><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Quarterly bonus scheme.</li><li>Hybrid working: 3 days remote, 2 days on-site.</li><li>Company pension scheme.</li><li>Free on-site parking.</li><li>Supportive and growing team environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/THlkaWEuQmVycnkuNDIyMzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
