German Credit Controller

Your new company

A global manufacturing company based in South East Leicestershire is looking for a German-speaking AR/AP/CC to join their growing team as soon as possible. Working across 7 countries, the UK office plays a vital role, as part of a bigger dynamic group.

Your new role

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will be responsible for Credit Control, Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable administrative duties.
Main duties are split as follows:

Accounts Receivable

• Communicating with customers to ensure they are paying on time.
• Manage the dunning process.
• Release for credit blocking/unblocking customers.
• Issuing of monthly statements & sending invoices daily.
• Set up new customers.
• Administrate customers payments and allocate receipts.
• Prepare month-end reports for the Credit Manager.
• Update cash books daily.
• Identify any discrepancies.
• To carry out any other ad-hoc duties as required.

Accounts Payable

• Input supplier invoices.
• Reconciliation of supplier statements.
• Liaise with suppliers & contacts on an international level (German primarily).
• Provide Accounts Payable Supervisor with cashflow forecasting.
• Maintain a database of future payments and direct debits.
• Generate multi-currency supplier payments.
• Resolve any anomalies.
• To undertake any other general admin duties as requested.

• Credit Control duties (as required).

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate would have worked in a Credit Control, or finance administrative role previously - however, it is not essential.

Skills required:

• German-speaking ability is essential.
• Self-motivated and inquisitive.
• Polite/firm telephone manner.
• Decision-making.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good time management
• Keen attention to detail
• Good communication.
• Target driven.

Experience required:

• Previous experience as a Credit Controller, or Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk is desirable.
• Experience within a finance department is desirable.
• Customer service experience is essential.
• Experience using a recognised ERP package would be an advantage.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word and Excel.

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £29k per annum.
• Permanent, full-time role.
• 24 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Additional company benefits.

Please note: This is a predominately office-based role, and standard working hours are 8.30-5pm (Mon-Thurs) with an early finish of 4pm on Fridays. Once you have passed probation, there will be 1 day working from home.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to us, or call as soon as possible.
Candidates will be shortlisted for a face-to-face interview as soon as possible.

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