Location: Watford Office

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £30,000 – £32,500 per annum (DOE)
About the Company

Join a respected Group Company that operates a portfolio of reputable global brands. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high-performing finance team where you can grow your career and build strong professional foundations.

The Role: Accounts Receivable Assistant

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Assistant to support the credit control and wider finance team. This is an excellent role for an ambitious individual currently studying AAT, a finance-related degree, or CICM, looking to further develop their accounting career.

In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining accurate customer account records, supporting collections activity, and ensuring the smooth processing and reconciliation of customer payments.

Key Responsibilities

Account Management

• Maintain accurate records of customer accounts, including outstanding invoices and payment terms.
• Review customer credit limits and payment history.
• Assist with setting up new customer accounts and updating existing accounts.

Invoice Processing

• Process and issue invoices accurately and on time.
• Follow up on outstanding invoices and contact customers to prompt payment.

Payment Reconciliation

• Reconcile payments received against outstanding invoices.
• Identify and investigate discrepancies in payments received.

Debt Recovery

• Assist with recovering overdue accounts.
• Contact customers regarding outstanding balances and agree payment arrangements.
• Escalate unresolved matters to senior credit control staff when necessary.

Reporting

• Prepare reports on aged debt, outstanding receivables, and other key metrics.
• Analyse data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvements.

About You

Qualifications (currently studying):

• AAT
• Finance-related degree
• CICM

Essential Experience:

• 1–2 years’ experience in a reputable company within a finance or accounts receivable environment.

Key Skills:

• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Organisational and time management skills
• Excellent numerical skills
• Customer service orientation
• Persistence and determination

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised business, develop your finance skills, and work in a supportive environment where career growth is encouraged.