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Accounts Receivable Assistant

Watford, UK
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Company: REED

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £30,000 - £32,500 per annum, Inc benefits

Location: Watford OfficeStart Date: ASAPSalary: £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. 

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