Finance Assistant

SRM Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a proactive Finance Assistant for a well-established retail company in Watford. The ideal candidate will handle accounts receivable, credit control, and support month-end closing, contributing to the finance team's success in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive and friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control or accounts receivable required.
• Proficient in accounting software (Sage, QuickBooks) and Excel.
• Ability to build rapport with clients and manage tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and ensure timely collections.
• Issue invoices and follow up on overdue payments.
• Assist in month-end close and prepare debtor reports.

Skills

Credit control

Debt management

Accounts receivable

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

MS Excel

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Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Watford, UK

SRM Recruitment is partnering with a well-established retail company based in Watford to recruit a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in credit control, debt management, and accounts receivable, who thrives in a fast-paced finance environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage the accounts receivable ledger, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts.
• Issue accurate and timely invoices to clients and follow up on overdue payments.
• Liaise with customers to resolve payment issues and negotiate repayment plans where necessary.
• Maintain detailed records of credit control activities and customer communications.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Support the month-end close process by preparing debtor reports and aged debt analysis.
• Assist with processing supplier invoices and reconciling supplier statements.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and ensure alignment with internal records.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to improve cash flow and reduce aged debt.

Qualifications &; Skills:

• Experience in credit control, accounts receivable, or a similar finance role.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks) and MS Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative finance team.
• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.

Interested?
If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and make a real impact in credit and debt management, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV today!