Accounts Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team within a dynamic manufacturing environment. The Accounts Assistant will support the day to day running of the finance function, with credit control as a critical and priority responsibility. The role is key to maintaining strong cashflow through proactive debtor management, whilst also assisting with purchase ledger, bank processing, and month end activities.   Job Description:   Credit Control (Critical Priority) As the Accounts Assistant you will take full ownership of the sales ledger and debtor position Proactively chase overdue debts by phone and email in line with agreed credit terms As the Accounts Assistant you will build and maintain strong working relationships with customers to ensure timely payment Resolve payment queries efficiently, liaising with sales, operations, and senior finance staff where required As the Accounts Assistant you will monitor credit limits and highlight any risks or deteriorating payment trends As the Accounts Assistant prepare weekly debtor reports, highlighting aged debt, high‑risk accounts, and actions taken Support cashflow forecasting by providing accurate and timely debtor information Prepare, send, notify and follow up on project-based and recurring invoices. Accounts & Finance Support As the Accounts Assistant you will assist with bank reconciliations Support month‑end processes, including accruals and ledger reviews As the Accounts Assistant you will maintain accurate finance records and filing in line with internal controls General Respond to internal and external finance queries professionally Support audit requests and documentation as required Identify opportunities to improve processes and controls within the finance function Carry out ad‑hoc finance tasks as requested by the Head of Finance / Financial Controller Candidate Requirements:    Essential Previous experience in an accounts assistant or similar finance role Strong credit control experience with a proven ability to reduce debtor days Confident communicator, comfortable chasing debt by phone and email High level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload Good Excel skills and experience using accounting systems / ERPs Strong Excel including formulas, v-look ups Desirable Experience in a manufacturing or project based business Exposure to multi company or group environments AAT qualification or studying towards AAT This role is commutable from: Keele, Newcastle under Lyme, Stoke on Trent, Stone, Crewe, Alsager, Kidsgrove and surrounding areas   This role would suit candidates with the following experience: Accounts Assistant, Credit Control, Sales Ledger, Finance Assistant or similar   Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm / 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 Per Annum Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire regions