German Speaking Sales Ledger Clerk

£32,000 - 37,000 depending on experience

Location:

Salford Quays, Manchester

We are seeking a proactive Sales Ledger Clerk – German Speaking to join the finance team. The main purpose is to raise invoices for the EU/UK entities and to chase debt associated with these invoices.

Reports to:

Senior SSC Manager/Supervisor

• Dealing with ledgers and customers across multiple countries and languages. Contacting business customers to chase outstanding debt by phone and email to ensure payment within terms to unlock payments.
• Posting receipts to customers’ accounts promptly. Running Aged debt reports, extracting to Excel to focus on larger or longest outstanding debt.
• Checking credit limits and opening new customer accounts in line with company policy.
• Raising several thousands invoices each month as part of a wider team.
• Keeping records of contacts and responses, and suggesting which accounts to stop when not paid after multiple chase methods.
• Assisting and completing sales ledger month end procedures, raising invoices to meet deadlines.
• Assisting in resolving complex queries within the team and between other departments.
• Aiding in identifying gaps in current credit control and invoice processes and suggesting improvements.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and supporting the wider team with workload.
• Working across multiple countries and ledgers, carrying out invoicing, holiday cover and credit control.
• Ensuring group policies and procedures are followed.

• Proficient with Excel
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to present figures and reports
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with attention to detail
• Able to work on own initiative and prioritize responsibilities
• Exact Accounting software
• 2 or more years of Finance experience in Ledger work and/or credit control.
• Fluent German and English