Junior Account Officer at Wells Accounting and Tax Services

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join our accounting team in a Junior Account Officer position.

Responsibilities

• Gather data and assist in preparing credit files
• Follow up on standard reminders and lower-value debts
• Send statements, reminders, and updates to customers
• Assist in data entry and basic reporting
• Manage a book of debtor accounts to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices
• Proactively manage overdue accounts and implement effective debt recovery procedures
• Follow up with clients regarding outstanding payments
• Keep records of hard copies of import job files completed with customers
• Provide regular reports on receivables and overdue accounts to senior management
• Escalate complex cases to senior staff
• Support the Credit Control Officer in day-to-day tasks
• Work under supervision, following procedures and escalating issues when necessary

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc or HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2 years of experience in Accounting or a related field
• High accuracy in data entry and financial record-keeping
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Excel and credit control systems

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work under supervision and follow established procedures
• Customer service orientation