The EMEA Accounts Receivable Accountant will work in partnership with the rest of the European Accounts Receivable team and European Shared Service Finance Team, liaising with all Thermal Ceramics sites across Europe and the head office based in Windsor, UK. The European Shared Service Finance Team work “virtually” across Europe, either from home or one of our sites in the region, thus collaboration and ability to work remotely will be key to succeed in this role.
Responsibilities:
Proactive management of customer accounts to ensure cash is collected in line with agreed terms
Undertake appropriate actions to ensure overdue debts are collected as quickly as possible, and that risk to the business is not increased e.g. through stopping future orders
Undertake credit checks on customers and maintain ongoing tracking of customers to ensure levels of credit agreed are fit for purpose
Ensure cash received from customers are correctly posted on their accounts and in line with group internal control policies
Prompt and efficient resolution of customer account queries
Prepare weekly aged debt analysis with commentary as to status
Support other areas of finance, as required
Maintaining accurate master data within our ERP system in relation to customers
Monthly Sales Ledger Account Reconciliation in line with agreed deadlines
Support customer service where appropriate e.g. with order releases
Ensure processes and procedures are fully documented and completed in a standardised manner across all of Europe
Support best practice and lean initiative improvements in the function, including automation of processes
Work with other departments e.g. sales and customer services to ensure an efficient receivables process
Support other areas of finance, as required
Requirements:
Accounts receivables/sales ledger experience
Ability to communicate in German to a good standard
Ability to communicate in English to a good standard
Excellent inter-personal skills with the ability to work with a diverse team in your own department, other departments and externally
Ability to manage remote teams to achieve desired goals
Ability to work independently and flexibly, using own initiative
Methodical, organised and an eye for detail
Good time management
Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
Experience of improving processes, procedures and systems
Experience of financial reporting, analysis and controls within a global multinational manufacturing business
Our client offers:
Possibility of rotation in positions
Co-financing for glasses
Bonus for vacation
Annual evaluation of rates and increase to market rates
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