Credit Controller - German and English speaking

GERMAN SPEAKING CREDIT CONTROLLER

LOCATION
South West London (zone 3) - THIS ROLE IS BASED IN THE OFFICE MONDAY TO FRIDAY

LANGUAGES
Fluent German & English is essential

COMPANY AND BACKGROUND
Our client is a world leading exporter of some of the world’s most recognised brands in the luxury goods sector.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a fantastic opportunity for a German speaking Credit Controller to join a small but very friendly and supportive international team. You will be responsible for all collection duties for their German speaking client accounts (business - approx. 1,000 - 1,500) will include the following duties and responsibilities:

• Allocation of cash receipts top the appropriate customer account
• Sending letters, email and making telephone calls for overdue payments
• Setting credit limits, releasing orders and closing/opening customer accounts
• Analyse cash receipts and post payments to the appropriate customer accounts
• Credit checking new and existing customers
• Liaising with other departments within the export team to ensure good relationships with clients and agents in Germany
• Providing copies of invoice and paperwork to customers
• Bank transfers, posting journals and taking credit card payments

CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE / SKILLS

• Fluency in German and English
• Previous credit control or accounts receivable is preferred but all experiences of accounts will be considered
• A good knowledge of Excel and spreadsheets
• A clear and confident communicator
• Effective at prioritising and able to work to deadlines and under pressure

SALARY
£33,000 - £37,000 pa depending on experience plus benefits

WORKING HOURS ARE MONDAY TO FRIDAY, ALTERNATING BETWEEN 8.00 - 16.00 OR 9.00 - 17.00

CONTACT: Lisa Grimes