Accounts Assistant (Sales Ledger & Credit Control) | Hythe/Hybrid (4 days office and 1 home) | Up to £35,000

Cobb & Jones are currently supporting a well-established and growing business in Kent to recruit an Accounts Assistant with a strong focus on Sales Ledger and Credit Control.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive finance professional to join a supportive finance team, taking ownership of customer accounts, invoicing and debt management processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting cash flow through effective credit control procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end sales ledger process, including raising invoices, allocating payments, processing credit notes and reconciling customer accounts.
• Maintain accurate customer records and resolve invoice or account queries in a timely manner.
• Monitor outstanding debt, chasing overdue payments and maintaining aged debt reports.
• Investigate and resolve payment disputes, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Support credit control activities, including reviewing credit limits and helping to reduce aged debt.
• Prepare regular debtor reports and assist with cash allocation and bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end processes, audits and year-end activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records while ensuring compliance with internal controls and company procedures.
• Provide administrative support to the wider finance team as required.
• The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a finance function and demonstrate a solid understanding of sales ledger and credit control processes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Sales Ledger, Credit Control, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Good numerical and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using accounting software.
• Good understanding of accounts receivable and credit control procedures.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a stable and growing business.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Varied role with responsibility and autonomy.
• Ongoing development within a professional finance team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.