Our client, a leading innovator in the technology sector, is looking for a skilled individual to join their European Accounts Receivables team on a 6 to 12-month temporary contract. This is a key temporary position offering significant exposure and the chance to take an active role in the financial health of the European region, with potential for further development and responsibilities. You will become a member of the wider Finance team, responsible for ensuring timely and accurate receipt and matching of all customer payments. This role involves proactive customer management, discrepancy resolution, and critical reporting, operating within a highly controlled environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the core cash collection process and related customer service activities for multiple regions as required
- Proactive Customer Management to ensure accounts do not become overdue.
- Manage overdue payments, documenting actions and following up where payment is not received.
- Resolve financial queries and discrepancies (including bank, business, and customer contact issues).
- Perform Statement Reconciliations and daily Order Release activities.
- Provide support for Escalations to the Credit Team.
- Generate Metrics Reporting to track key performance indicators.
- Provide excellent customer service to both external clients and internal teams (e.g., Credit Managers, Cash Apps team, Order Management).
- Complete all necessary Month End activities.
- Ensure all financial activities adhere strictly to SOX compliance.
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of Accounts Receivable experience in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.
- Strong Excel skills are essential.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in reporting and the use of reporting software (similar to Tableau) is beneficial.
- Experience with SAP systems is essential
- Relevant qualifications are an advantage, but not strictly necessary.
- Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in a second European language is a significant advantage.
- Highly motivated self-starter who is flexible, can work on their own initiative, and thrives in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.
