Job Description

Job Title:

Apprentice Credit Controller

Reports To:

Credit Control Manager / Financial Controller

Location:

Mellors Catering Services Head Office

Role Purpose

As an Apprentice Credit Controller, you will support the finance team in managing the company's sales ledger and ensuring timely collection of customer payments. This apprenticeship role provides hands-on experience in credit control alongside training in wider accounting functions within a busy contract catering business.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in monitoring and maintaining the sales ledger. Support in issuing invoices and statements to customers. Follow up with clients regarding outstanding payments, via phone and email. Help reconcile customer accounts and resolve queries promptly. Support cash allocation and banking processes. Produce simple reports on debtor balances and highlight potential issues. Work closely with the operations and finance teams to resolve invoicing discrepancies. Provide general support to the wider finance team, including purchase ledger and other accounts work as needed.

Skills & Attributes

Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Good attention to detail and accuracy. Basic IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook). Enthusiastic and eager to learn within a finance environment. Organised, reliable, and able to work as part of a team.

Training & Development

Full support to complete a recognised finance/accounting apprenticeship qualification (e.g., AAT). On-the-job training across credit control, purchase ledger, and general accounts. Exposure to a range of finance processes within the catering sector.
Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: From 10.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person