Trainee Accountant - Credit Control

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 detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Numerical skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Persistence and determination.