Billing and Credit Assistant-French Speaking (Maternity Cover 12 months)

Overview Billing and Credit Assistant- French Speaking (Maternity Cover-12 months) Competitive Salary Contract Type: Temporary-Full time. Location: UK-Harrow Work Pattern: Hybrid-Remote Language Skills : English Estimated Start Date: August 2026 Reporting To: Credit Control Manager ** Applications are welcome from both trainee and experienced candidates** About Us: Electro Rent is a global leader in test and technology solutions that help organisations accelerate innovation and optimise investments. Electro Rent's single-source solution — including rental, financial solutions, sale of new and used equipment, and asset optimisation — supports leading innovators across many key sectors, including aerospace and defence, automotive, communications, energy, semiconductor, and general electronics. Founded in 1965, Electro Rent operates globally to deliver unmatched technical and commercial flexibility. About the Role: This is an exciting 12-month temporary maternity cover opportunity for a French-Speaking Billing and Credit Collector. The role involves cash collection activities, setting up credit facilities, liaising closely with the sales team regarding customer orders, and preparing corporate invoices. We welcome applications from graduates and candidates with limited experience who are looking to establish a career in credit control and billing. Fluency in both French and English is essential for this role. Comprehensive training and ongoing support will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop within the field. Qualifications An interest in Billing and Accounts Receivable, with some previous exposure through work, study or training Proficient with D365, Advanced Excel, Basic accounting skills, presentation skills, good communications Proficient in Microsoft Office specifically Microsoft Excel and Outlook Native or highly fluent in French (verbal and written) Ability to tactfully communicate (oral/written and in person or on the phone) with internal and external ‘customers’ including third parties and fellow employees Organized and detail-oriented Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information is essential Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are require Electro Rent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. All offers of employment are subject to receipt of references that prove satisfactory to Electro Rent UK Ltd For GDPR please visit https://www.electrorent.com/uk/gdpr Responsibilities Support the team with outgoing and incoming customer calls and emails regarding billing and payment queries Help maintain customer account records and update billing information accurately Assist with resolving basic billing queries in a timely manner, escalating more complex issues where needed Work closely with the Billing Specialist Manager and wider team to support day-to-day billing and collection activities Learn how to manage a customer ledger and support reconciliations and account follow-up tasks Liaise with Finance, Customer Care and Sales to help close queries and support contract and invoice administration Investigate billing discrepancies and support the team in identifying the root cause of issues Help ensure invoices are accurate and that customer purchase order information is recorded correctly Update account status records and assist with maintaining contract and PO cover information Follow established processes and contribute ideas for improving team efficiency as you gain experience