Accounts Receivable Assistant (French Speaking)

About Your New Employer

Our client is a well known FMCG business and are on the lookout for a French speaking Accounts Receivable Assistant. Based in North Dublin with hybrid working.

About Your New Job

• Manage accounts: Handle accounts dedicated to the role professionally and timely, delivering strong results for customers internally and externally.
• Collection of funds: Ensure timely and efficient collection of funds due on nominated debtors accounts/ledger, maximizing cash flow and minimizing bad debt risk.
• Key responsibilities:
  • Collect debtor accounts across Multiples and Independent Accounts.
  • Perform weekly debtors reconciliations using Excel.
  • Post and allocate daily cash/cheques.
  • Resolve customer queries, provide copy invoices, statements, and follow up on credit requests.
  • Import sales batches from warehouse system (KBS) to financial system (SUN).
  • Manage weekly/monthly direct debits and close off for debtors.
  • Attend weekly meetings to discuss debtors collection progress and escalate issues.
  • Update on bad debt provision where appropriate.
  • Collaborate with the commercial department on problem accounts to ensure prompt payment.
  • Report overdue accounts to the Credit Insurance Company.
  • Cross-train with AR Team members for full ledger knowledge and holiday cover.
  • Perform ad hoc duties as deemed appropriate by management, including reception cover on a rostered basis.
  • Promote and adhere to health and safety protocols, contributing to a safe work environment.

What Skills You Need

• Fluent in written and spoken French.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment, cash collection, and query resolution.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in AR/Credit Control is desirable.
• Candidates must have a Stamp 4 or EU passport. 

What’s on Offer

• €40,000 + Benefits
• Hybrid WFH policy.

What next

• Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or get in touch with me, Ben Ryan at bryan@sigmar.ie for more details.
• Or if the job isn’t quite right but you are looking for something similar, please get in touch.

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