Full time

Credit Controller / Finance Assistant

Pertemps Banbury Commercial

Islip, North Northamptonshire, NN14 3JX

£28000 - £29500 per annum

Posted: 04 September 2026 (Yesterday)

Closing date: 04 October 2026

Ref: 60822141

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About the Role

The Credit Controller / Finance Assistant position in Islip offers a permanent, full-time schedule from Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, with a salary between £28,000 and £29,500 per annum. This varied role combines credit control duties with broader finance assistance, requiring confident customer communication alongside methodical ledger management. The successful candidate will handle account reconciliations, pursue outstanding payments professionally, and support the wider finance function with daily administrative tasks. Applicants should possess proven credit control experience, strong organisational abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position suits a finance professional seeking stability within a supportive team, where building positive client rapport is as essential as maintaining robust financial oversight.

Credit Controller / Finance Assistant
📍 Kidlington, Oxfordshire
💷 Up to £29,500
⏰ Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
📄 Permanent, Full-Time
Looking for your next move in Finance?
Are you an experienced Credit Controller who enjoys building positive customer relationships whilst maintaining strong financial controls?
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business based in Kidlington that is seeking a confident and proactive Credit Controller / Finance Assistant to join their friendly finance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, combining credit control, customer interaction and wider finance support responsibilities within a successful and supportive organisation.
The Role
As Credit Controller / Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring customer accounts are managed effectively whilst providing excellent service throughout the collection process.
Key responsibilities will include:

Proactively managing and collecting outstanding debt
Chasing overdue payments via telephone, email and written correspondence
Maintaining and reconciling customer accounts
Allocating customer payments accurately
Producing regular debtor and aged debt reports
Issuing statements and supporting documentation
Investigating and resolving payment queries
Processing new credit account applications and conducting credit checks
Supporting the wider finance team with additional duties as required
Assisting in maintaining debtor days and cash flow targets

What We're Looking For
The successful candidate will have:
✅ Previous credit control and sales ledger experience
✅ Strong communication and customer service skills
✅ Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
✅ Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
✅ The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
✅ A proactive approach and confidence dealing with customers over the phone
✅ The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Desirable

Sage 200 experience
Experience within a busy finance department
Knowledge of credit checks and account set-up processes

What's On Offer?

Salary up to £29,500
Monday to Friday working hours (9am to 5pm)
Friendly and supportive working environment
Company pension scheme
Employee assistance programme
Reward and recognition initiatives
Long service awards
Additional employee benefits

If you're a motivated Credit Controller looking to join a successful business where your contribution will be valued and recognised, we'd love to hear from you.

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