French Speaking Credit Controller/Accounts Receivable - BAYMAN ATKINSON SMYTHE LIMITED : Job Details

Paying up to £32k, we are recruiting a French speaking Credit Controller to join our client on a permanent basis. This role is 2 days WFH and 3 days office-based and the office is in Cheadle. 

THE ROLE

The main purpose of the role is to manage and maintain your own ledger and support cashflow and growth in a global business. 

Key responsibilities:

• Record all action taken on an account utilising the Debt Management system, following up calls and actions as agreed with the customer
• Contact customers by telephone, letter etc. regarding the collection of debt in accordance with the company policies and procedures
• Work towards targets for cash collection to reduce outstanding debt exposure to the group following the monthly credit control cycle
• Reconciliation of accounts to ensure statements produced are accurate and cash/credit notes are posted to invoices as per the customer's requirements. Work closely with the cash allocations department
• Log financial queries and disputes relating to invoicing and debit notes. This will involve working with other departments to resolve this in a timely manner to minimise delays in debt collection.
• Daily cash posting and allocation, send monthly statements and generate accurate invoices 

THE PERSON

• Ideally, you will have at least 12 months credit control experience ideally from a volume fast-paced background
• You must be a fluent French speaker 
• You will also have knowledge of Excel and the ability to work with finance database systems
• You will be commutable to Cheadle and happy to be office-based three days a week
• You will have excellent communication skills and be self-confident and be able to work autonomously