Accounts Receivable Team Leader - German / Dutch Speaking

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable / Credit Control lead to join our client in Liverpool.

Ideally with Dutch / German fluency, you will be joining a business where you will be helping them to develop their AR function across the EU to enable the reduction of aged debt.

Client Details

Our client is an industry-leading industrial / manufacturing company. They are a substantial enterprise with over 1000 employees, headquartered in Liverpool. The company is known for its innovation, quality, and commitment to sustainability.

Description

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Team Leader to oversee the efficient management of AR collections across their clients European entities. In this role, you'll play a critical part in maintaining cash flow and achieving department KPIs by ensuring timely customer payments and handling overdue debts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilise department-specific computer systems and software with operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with business teams to facilitate prompt customer payments.
• Take charge of AR collections, ensuring adherence to KPIs by effectively managing overdue accounts.
• Reconcile customer accounts and provide support to customer AP teams as needed.
• Generate and present weekly AR reports, providing insights on overdue debts.
• Monitor and respond to customer inquiries via the AR email channel.
• Support both internal and external audit processes as required.
• Assess customer credit applications, ensuring thorough review of creditworthiness.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the creditworthiness of existing customers.
• Take on additional duties as needed, including coverage for department absences.

Profile

To be successful in the role, you will be an experienced Accounts Receivable / Credit Control specialist in addition our client is looking for someone with the following :

• A strong understanding and proficiency in accounts receivable processes.
• Excellent command of German or Dutch language to effectively communicate with international stakeholders.
• A solid background in the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Strong leadership abilities and team management skills.
• Excellent numerical skills with an ability to report and forecast effectively.
• Strong relationship management skills to ensure prompt payment of invoices.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary Up to 37k doe
• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days per year.
• A working week of 38 standard hours.
• Hybrid working model, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
• An opportunity to work in a thriving industrial/manufacturing industry in Cheshire.

We encourage all candidates who meet the above criteria to apply for this exciting opportunity in the industrial/manufacturing industry.