Location: London, full time office based in Farringdon
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits


Reed Accountancy is partnering with a well-established specialist import/distribution business to recruit a Credit Control Assistant with confident telephone skills for credit control, strong analytical skills, excellent Excel capability, and meticulous attention to detail.


This is a varied, hands-on position supporting a busy finance team, covering credit control, reconciliations, financial reporting, and Amazon Seller Central management.


Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable / Credit Control
*Proactively chasing outstanding debts by phone and email in line with agreed payment terms.
*Investigate and resolve internal and external payment queries, keeping directors informed of progress.
*Review invoices, remittances, and payments to identify and resolve discrepancies.
*Process customer credit card payments via PDQ machines and payment terminals.
*Send weekly/monthly statements, invoices, and credit notes, including ad-hoc requests.
*Set up new customer accounts and liaise with internal departments to ensure timely issue resolution.
Financial Analysis & Accounting Support
*Record and reconcile financial transactions across the sales ledger, purchase ledger, and cashbook.
*Process sales and purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
*Complete month-end reconciliations, investigating credit balances, discrepancies, and rebates.
*Assist with VAT registrations and reconciliation of VAT control accounts for monthly and quarterly VAT returns, including multi-currency and EU jurisdictions.
*Process daily income, cheque payments, and online banking transactions.
*Produce ad-hoc financial and management reports, utilising strong Excel skills for data manipulation and reporting.
Amazon Seller Central Management
*Manage and navigate Amazon Seller Central to generate sales, settlement, and financial reports.
*Collate and reconcile Amazon sales data, fees, and VAT information.
*Support Marketplace Facilitator VAT requirements, including understanding Amazon’s collection and remittance responsibilities for UK and EU sales.


Key Skills & Experience
*A strong understanding of credit control or accounts receivable role.
*Strong Excel skills and good proficiency across Office 365.
*Excellent attention to detail with high levels of accuracy.
*Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
*Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
*Ability to manage multiple priorities with a flexible and organised approach.


What’s on Offer
*A varied role offering exposure to both operational finance and marketplace accounting.
*Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop your skills.
*Genuine ownership within a growing organisation.
*Competitive salary and benefits package.