Accounts Assistant - French Speaking - 3 Months Contract - Swords Overall Duties as Accounts Assistant: To manage accounts dedicated to the role in a professional and timely manner working to a very high standard to deliver strong results for the relevant customers internally and externally.
The collection of funds due on the nominated debtors accounts / ledger must be timely and efficient and at all times working to maximise cash flow and minimising bad debt risk.
Responsibilities: Responsibility for the collection of debtor accounts across Multiples and Independent Accounts Weekly Debtors reconciliations/Excel which forms a large part of this role Daily Cash / Cheques posting/allocations Customer query resolution provide copy invoices, statements & follow up to ensure credit requests are approved Importing of sales batches from warehouse system (KBS) to financial system (SUN) Management of weekly / monthly direct debits Weekly/Monthly close off for debtors including statement run Attend weekly meetings with Team Lead/Credit Manager to discuss debtors collection progress and escalate problem issues Weekly update on bad debt provision where appropriate Deal with the relevant commercial department on problem accounts to ensure prompt payment Work with the team leader to report all overdue accounts to the Credit Insurance Company Cross train with other members of the AR Team to ensure full knowledge across the full ledger and adequate holiday cover can be maintained Requirements: French Speaking 1-2 years of experience in a similar accounting role Excellent working knowledge of Excel Skills: Credit Control Credit and Collections Accounts Receivable Benefits: Paid Holidays Parking