Trainee Credit Controller

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 2900569083-2
  • Date Posted: 31 July 2026
  • Apprentice Employer: hireful.
  • Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Apprentice Pay: £24,000 to £26,000
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Accounting, Accountancy, PR & Communications, Project Management
  • Apprenticeship Type: Contract

About this Apprenticeship

Are you looking to kickstart or grow your career in finance or accounting, with a business that provides full training and future career opportunities?

Whether you are an experienced finance professional or a driven graduate/trainee looking for your first step in accounts, we want to hear from you.

This Credit Controller is based at offices in Edinburgh city centre, working for a prestigious business advisory firm. Salary circa £25k for 34 hours per week.

This is initially a 12-month fixed termcontract role. There will be some opportunities for you to work from home in a hybrid way, once you are up and running in the role.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Managing customer accounts and proactively collecting outstanding payments.
  • Monitoring aged debt and identifying potential payment risks.
  • Allocating payments and reconciling customer accounts accurately.
  • Preparing and issuing client statements and supporting account communications.
  • Monitoring client credit limits and escalating concerns where appropriate.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Either work experience or a study background in Accounting and Finance
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
  • Confidence using Microsoft Excel and a willingness to learn financial systems.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Strong communication skills, particularly a professional telephone manner and high quality emails

Interested? Then apply today for immediate consideration! Teams video interviews to be held ASAP.