Accounts Receivable Clerk - German Speaking with French (6 Month FTC)

DSO – Reduction of DSO Achieving daily cash collection target calls. Maintain accurate notes recorded on Oracle Monitoring of monthly cash collection target. Ability to provide detailed analysis on delinquent accounts responsible for Bad Debt Provision Charge – Raise timely bad debt write-off forms once confirmation has been provided by sales management, agency or legal that debt is no longer collectable. Recording and overseeing the resolution of disputed invoice queries with sales teams in local office Specific responsibility for our clients in France, Germany and Switzerland 6 months Fixed term contract Key Responsibilities Collecting cash. Liaising with Cash apps to confirm customer payments and correct allocations Maintaining the accounts receivable ledger Managing credit holds on orders available for shipment Working within agreed credit limits Liaising with Internal departments to ensure maximum customer experience Working within internal credit control procedures Managing accounts receivable problems with internal and external customers Customer account reconciliations Responsible to collect and prepare the cheques files, ready to be sent to the bank Support Finance strategy Assist in achieving the Finance Teams OGSM Identify, apply and support Lean projects, and any other process review and improvement projects. Ensure compliance with Company and departmental policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all compliance standards and operate with integrity at all times Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Fluent/professional working proficiency German essential French language skills highly preferred, basic work in French will be needed but fluency is not essential 2-3 years credit control experience preferred but not essential Knowledge of European Credit Control practices preferred Strong systems skills in Excel and Oracle Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite applications Fluency in written and spoken English Benefits Company Pension 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays 4 x salary life insurance Company Sick Pay Comprehensive training and learning opportunities Discounts on numerous leisure, financial and retail products Cycle to work scheme Technology Scheme Employee Assistance Program #INDSALES