Credit Control Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Portland
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£30,000 / year
CATEGORY
Finance & Accounting
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SKILLS

Microsoft Excel Credit Control Accounts Reconciliation Customer Account Management Debtor Reporting Probate Administration Direct Debit Processes Sales Ledger

FULL DESCRIPTION

Join our dynamic finance team as a Credit Control Assistant at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], where you'll play a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow, supporting accurate billing, and ensuring a smooth customer experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys problem-solving, building strong relationships, and taking ownership of their work in a supportive and growing organisation.

Job Details

  • Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
  • Location: Portland, Dorset (DT5 1BB)
  • Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum DOE
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working Pattern: Full-time (40 hours per week)
  • Closing Date: 06 July 2026

What You'll Be Doing

  • Generate customer statements and chase letters on time.
  • Chase overdue monies from clients by letter and by phone.
  • Administer Probate queries, POA changes and small claims court work.
  • Reconcile, maintain and update customer accounts and customer histories on the relevant databases.
  • Maintain good working relationships with Branch/Care Home managers and admin staff.
  • Maintain strong relationships with Local Council payments staff.
  • Support receipt and allocation of monies on the Sales Ledger, including Direct Debit processes.
  • Support production of timely Debtor Reports and Monthly Management Accounts.
  • Provide support and guidance to other credit control team members.
  • Provide cover for the Credit Control manager during periods of absence.

About You

  • Strong numerical ability and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A confident, customer-focused approach
  • Good computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Excel
  • Experience working with financial databases or credit control systems
  • Experience in a similar credit control or finance role

What's on Offer

  • Salary of up to £30,000 per annum DOE
  • 40 hours per week, based at our office in Portland, Dorset
  • Fully funded training and career development
  • Blue Light discount package
  • EAP Employee Assistance Programme
  • Company pension scheme

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a family run business that has been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the UKs largest care providers and continues to grow. The organisation boasts over 100 locations across England. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant and is committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. All care services provided by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Employer Details

  • Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
  • Address: [Employer hidden] Head Office Services, Portland, DT5 1BB
  • Website: www.[Employer hidden].com
  • Contact: Recruitment Team, [contact hidden]
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