German Speaking Credit Controller

The business:

The company focuses at the mid to top end of the market promoting its own range of branded product. It has a reputation for delivering high quality, design-led innovative products which it sells to its global customer base.

The company is run from its London head office but has strong international distribution with sales in 100 markets worldwide. It has been recognised by the Sunday Times as one of the top 100 fastest growing companies in the UK and has won many design awards for its innovative products.

Their strategic plan is to grow their business 30% in the next 4 years. Their intention is to grow their subsidiaries in the next 3 years from 6 to 9 in our major successful markets so it's a fantastic time to join the team!

The role:

This is an end to end AR and Credit Control role working in a well-established but high growth wholesale business. They are looking for a German speaking junior credit controller to join the finance team to assist with the Europe Direct Market, focusing on Germany.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Cash collection against targets including reducing overdue debt
• Maintaining and improving the age debt position
• Liaising with customers & customer services to deal with queries
• Account reconciliation
• Sending monthly statements to all relevant customers
• Cash postings and matching
• Ad hoc reporting including cash forecasting

Qualifications and experience:

• As this is a junior role, previous credit control experience is not essential.
• German speaker - ESSENTIAL - You will not be shortlisted if you do not speak FLUENT/NATIVE German
• Excellent people skills with strong ability to communicate with internal and external customers regarding all AR matters
• Someone who is prepared to be flexible in their role for the benefit of the team.
• Highly driven individual with a hands-on deck mentality