Finance and Credit Control Assistant – German Speaker

Title: Finance and Credit Control Assistant – German Speaker

Reporting to: Finance Manager – Central Europe
Location: Central London (Potentially Hybrid after Training)
Work Type: Full-Time (3 months contract that can be extended or become permanent)
Salary: £28,000 to £35,000 Depending on Experience
Start: ASAP

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This is your chance to join the company that designs and manufactures some of the world’s most well-known furniture brands.
With sales offices in 13 countries and more than 4,000 retail outlets serving 48 markets worldwide. This brand has 8 factories located in Norway, the USA, Thailand and Lithuania, and around 3,000 employees working together to make customers’ lives even better.
We are looking for a proactive Finance and Credit Control Assistant who will work closely with the Central European finance manager to provide support to the Finance department and the wider business. The role will expose you to many areas of the accounting function, with direct responsibility for maintaining accounts receivable and bank reconciliations for our Central European sales organisation.

As the Finance Assistant your main responsibilities will be:

* Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
* Work on accounts receivable, issue invoices, post receipts and provide debtor reports
* Prepare daily bank reconciliations
* Assist with ad hoc accounting projects as and when needed
* Chase customers for outstanding debt

Skills & Experience

Previous experience working in a finance function although will consider those with a finance degree
Advanced level German
* Good working knowledge of Excel
* Previous SME experience would be an asset
* Knowledge of SAP ERP systems is an asset
* Strong interpersonal skills and strong ability to work within a team
* Excellent written and oral communication
* Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail