Our client based in Cavan are seeking to recruit a Hybrid German speaking Accounts Receivable clerk to join their finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will take responsibility for the accounts receivable and credit control function for their German customer base, ensuring smooth financial operations and excellent customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the credit control process for German-speaking customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of payments.
- Prepare and process incoming cash receipts, accurately allocating payments to corresponding invoices.
- Conduct bank reconciliations and sales ledger reconciliations on a regular basis.
- Investigate and resolve invoice or pricing discrepancies, working closely with internal teams and customers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with German customers, handling queries, issuing copy invoices, and providing account statements as required.
- Assist in preparing audit documentation and liaise with external auditors.
- Produce monthly debtor reports and provide updates to senior management.
- Support the wider finance function with additional duties as required.
Key Requirements:
- Fluent in German and English (both written and spoken).
- Previous experience in accounts receivable or credit control, preferably in a manufacturing or product-based environment.
- Experience dealing with German customers is highly desirable.
- Strong reconciliation skills with good knowledge of sales ledger and credit control processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems is advantageous.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
This role is full time and permanent and offers a Hybrid working model. For full details and to apply in strict confidence, send a current CV to Elizabeth Brannigan FRS Recruitment via link provided.
