Job Title: Credit Controller & Bookkeeper
Location: Uckfield, East Sussex
Job Type: Permanent (Full-Time, Office-Based)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm (including 1-hour lunch break)
Salary: £27,500 rising to £28,500 following successful completion of probation + benefits
Our client is a specialist professional services firm with a strong reputation within its sector. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Credit Controller & Bookkeeper to join their close-knit team in Uckfield.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking for a varied role that combines credit control, bookkeeping, and financial administration within a supportive and fast-paced environment.
The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Credit Controller & Bookkeeper to take ownership of the company's credit control processes whilst supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business.
This is a hands-on position suited to someone who is highly organised, confident communicating with clients, and capable of managing multiple priorities. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow, ensuring accurate financial records, and supporting month-end reporting activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Credit Control
- Managing end-to-end credit control activities across the business
- Issuing invoices, statements, and payment reminders
- Chasing outstanding debt via telephone, email, and written correspondence
- Allocating receipts and maintaining accurate accounts receivable records
- Investigating and resolving payment disputes and billing queries
- Escalating higher-risk cases when required
- Producing debtor reports and management information
- Supporting the business in maintaining strong cash flow performance
Bookkeeping
- Maintaining accurate sales and purchase ledgers
- Processing invoices, credit notes, receipts, and financial transactions
- Reconciling customer and bank accounts
- Maintaining financial records using Xero
- Supporting month-end reporting and management accounts preparation
- Liaising with external accountants and supporting audit requests
- Assisting with general finance administration and reporting requirements
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience within a Credit Control, Bookkeeping, Finance Assistant, or Accounts role
- Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes
- Experience using Xero accounting software
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and pivot tables
- Strong organisational and administrative abilities
- Excellent communication skills with a professional telephone manner
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and within a small team environment
- Strong problem-solving and prioritisation skills
Benefits
- Starting salary of £27,500
- Salary increase to £28,500 upon successful completion of probation
- Medicash healthcare scheme following successful completion of probation
- 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing business
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to take ownership of a varied and important finance function
If you have experience in credit control, bookkeeping, or finance administration and are looking for your next opportunity within a professional and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
