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Trainee Accountant - Credit Control

Contract Type: Full Time
Location: Watford
Salary: £25000 - £27000 per annum
REF: 5237_1742579869
Contact Email: joanna@trprecruitment.com

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Trainee Accountant in Credit Control at a successful fashion company based in Watford.
As a trainee accountant supporting credit control, you'll assist in managing customer accounts, ensuring timely payments, and potentially help with debt recovery, contributing to the company's financial health.

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Maintain customer account records, including invoices and payment terms.

  • Review credit limits and payment histories; assist with account setups and updates.

  • Process invoices, ensure timely delivery, and follow up on outstanding payments.

  • Reconcile payments with outstanding invoices, investigating any discrepancies.

  • Assist in debt collection and communicate with customers about overdue accounts.

  • Prepare reports on outstanding debts, ageing receivables, and analyse trends for improvements.

  • Support the credit control team with ad-hoc tasks and stay informed on industry regulations.

Person Specification:

  • Strong attention to

  • Good communication skills

  • Problem-solving skills

  • Organisational skills

  • Numerical skills

  • Customer service skills

  • Persistence and determination