Job Description - Credit Control / Finance Assistant
Description Salary: 28,000 - 32,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Location: Coventry, UK (Office-based) Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 Are you a finance professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for maintaining strong financial processes? We are recruiting for a Credit Control / Finance Assistant to join a well-established and respected business in Coventry. About the Company This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading supplier of professional-grade products for the grounds maintenance, landscaping, and construction sectors. With a strong reputation built over 30 years, the company provides high-quality equipment, tools, and consumables to professionals across the UK. Renowned for exceptional customer service and industry expertise, the business operates with efficiency and professionalism, offering a fast-paced yet supportive work environment. As part of their finance team, you will contribute to the smooth running of their accounts while playing a key role in ensuring strong financial control. The Role As a Credit Control / Finance Assistant, you will be an integral part of the finance team, ensuring that accounts are well-maintained, payments are received on time, and financial processes run efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Allocating daily receipts/payments and updating the ledger Reconciling the cash drawer journal Proactively contacting customers via phone and email to ensure timely payments Working with sales and accounts teams to resolve disputes and improve credit control processes Managing and reviewing customer credit limits Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer records Processing supplier invoices into the ERP system and ensuring all invoices are correctly matched and checked General bookkeeping tasks as required Requirements What We?re Looking For Solid understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles High level of trustworthiness, reliability, and professionalism Excellent communication and literacy skills IT-savvy with experience using financial systems Meticulous attention to detail and a highly organised approach Proactive attitude and willingness to work collaboratively Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Benefits What?s on Offer Competitive salary package: 28,000 - 32,000 (depending on experience) 33 days paid holiday per year, including Bank Holidays and Christmas break A stable and rewarding career in a long-established business A friendly and supportive team environment with opportunities for growth This is an on-site role based in Coventry, so applicants must be able to work in the office full-time. If you?re looking for a finance role within a growing, industry-leading company and want to work in a professional yet supportive team, apply now!
