Accounts Assistant – Credit Control

About the role

The Accounts Assistant will support the Credit Control Manager in streamlining receivables processes, ensuring timely invoicing and cash collection. This position works closely with finance teams to monitor outstanding balances, mitigate financial risk, and provide actionable insights.

Key responsibilities

• Review and optimise current credit control processes to improve invoicing and cash collection efficiency.
• Prepare, review and deliver MIS reports on receivables by division and customer, highlighting areas of concern.
• Collaborate with the Credit Control department to identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Develop and report key performance indicators for each division and discuss results with the Credit Control Manager and Business Unit Finance Manager.
• Liaise with Finance Shared Services on debtor reports, accounting entries and receivables monitoring.
• Analyse customer outstanding balances and devise appropriate payment plans.
• Execute month‑end rebate accruals and accounts‑receivable provisioning.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and undertake additional tasks as required.

Required profile

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to interact with all organisational levels.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial information.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to take on tasks beyond the core scope.

Required skills

• SAP (knowledge is an advantage).