Our client is a Major fashion brand whose Northern European HQ is near Nottingham and they now need to hire a German speaking Credit Control Assistant to join their team.
THE JOB
Obtain customer and financial data to establish criteria for reviewing and setting new and existing German speaking customer credit limits
Day to day contact with all relevant/designated customers and internal divisions to resolve customer queries/issues.
Maintaining accounts receivable balances for accounts within your specific remits within terms and credit limits through timely cash collection.
Processing of documentary letters of credit ensuring issue of reminder letters to coincide with agreed customer settlement terms.
Maintaining up to date files by customer regarding actions taken to recover outstanding debts, resolution of queries for review by relevant Credit Control Team Leader, Assistant Credit Manager and Credit Director.
To ensure correct allocation of cash, invoices, credit notes and journals to maintain a reconciled accounts receivable.
SKILLS / EXPERIENCE NEEDED
– Fluent in German ( spoken/written)
– Excellent command of English ( spoken/written)
– Experience working in a fast paced office environment
– Good standard of education (GCSE level or higher) incl. Maths
– Numerical, logical and analytical
– Fast learner
– IT literate (Word, Excel, Lotus Notes)
– Ideally some German speaking credit control or accounts receivable experience (but not necessary)
A great opportunity to work for an international organisation in an informal office atmosphere!