Credit Control Assistant

1 week ago


Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Commercial Full time £20,000 - £30,000 per year

Join our Finance team as a Credit Control Assistant and play a vital role in keeping our business running smoothly. This is a 15- month maternity cover where you'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring every bank transaction is processed accurately and on time. If you thrive on detail, love problem-solving, and want to be part of a dynamic team, this is your chance.

Your responsibilities as a Credit Control Assistant will be:

  • Reconcile and post payments from bank statements
  • Identify customer accounts and allocate payments correctly
  • Work with the Credit Control team to resolve queries and missing remittances
  • Balance accounts and transfer funds between banks when needed
  • Allocate invoices and write-offs as requested
  • Support the Accounts team with ad-hoc tasks

About you

  • Previous experience in a Finance Assistant role or studying towards a finance qualification
  • Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths & English
  • Strong analytical skills and a natural problem solver
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive

About us

We're Commercial – a purpose-driven, people-first organisation that's on an exciting journey to reach a £100m annual turnover and beyond. But what really defines us isn't just the numbers – it's the people, the culture we've built, and the innovative spirit that drives us forward.

As Business Transformation Specialists, we combine original thinking with practical expertise to improve the everyday experiences and outcomes for our clients. Our areas of specialism include Managed IT, Smart Technologies, Digital Workspace, Interiors, Office Supplies, PPE, Facilities, and Workwear.

In August 2025, we proudly achieved Ecovadis Platinum status, placing us among the top 1% of companies assessed worldwide for sustainability.

We're proud to be #commercialbynature – a team driven by values, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

And now is a particularly exciting time to join us. Our Commercial HQ is undergoing a full refurbishment – and you'll be working in a brand new, state-of-the-art office space, purposefully designed to support creativity, collaboration, and wellbeing.

Our Benefits

We believe that people thrive when they feel truly valued and at Commercial, we make sure that happens every single day. When you join us, you'll enjoy a desirable benefits package designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing, reward your hard work, and help you flourish in all areas of life. Here's what you can look forward to:

  • A base salary of up to £26,000 per annum
  • Hybrid working structure with the flexibility to work from home for part of the week
  • A generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, which increases with length of service
  • An enhanced family leave package to support you and your growing family
  • Life Assurance, offering peace of mind with cover equivalent to four times your salary
  • Access to health & wellbeing support – including 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free mortgage advice from leading broker Charles Cameron & Associates, available to you, your family, and friends
  • Feel-good extras – including volunteering days, onsite parking at all four of our offices, free refreshments, an employee community platform to stay connected to like-minded colleagues, weekly company-wide Learning Days – a chance to share ideas, gain fresh insights, and explore a wide range of topics together, cycle-to-work and EV schemes, flexible working options, and much more

Training and Development

At Commercial, we invest in our people, 86% of our Senior Managers and 80% of our Directors have been promoted within. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, your development journey is as unique as you are – and we'll support you every step of the way by offering training and development opportunities for career growth.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Commercial, we believe our differences make us stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued – no matter your background, belief, identity, or way of life.

We're proud to stand beside one another through life's ups, downs, and everything in between. Our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives – including support around menopause, neurodiversity, mental health, and more – are just one of the ways we look out for each other and celebrate what makes us unique.

We hire people, not checklists. So even if you don't tick every box in the job description, we'd still love to hear from you. Your potential, passion and perspective might be exactly what we're looking for

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.

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