French-speaking Accounts Assistant

Description:

Location: Ely (CB6)
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 8am - 4:30pm (Hybrid working considered)
Salary: Competitive
Job Reference: 36322

Polytec are looking for a French-speaking Accounts Assistant to join our Ely based client's busy accounts team. This entry-level position will support the Sales and Purchase Ledger functions, with a particular focus on customers and suppliers in France.

Responsibilities

- Contact customers regarding outstanding invoices and assist with payment queries
- Process and match customer payments against outstanding invoices
- Issue credit notes and re-invoices where required
- Monitor electronic invoice transmissions and resolve errors
- Prepare customer account statements and assist with month-end processes
- Process supplier invoices and other transactions in line with company procedures
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries with suppliers and internal teams
- Assist with payment runs and distribution of remittance advices
- Investigate outstanding goods received/not invoiced transactions
- Support the wider Accounts team with general ledger and administrative duties
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to process improvements

Requirements

- Fluent/highly proficient French with confidence communicating with customers and suppliers by phone and email
- Previous experience within an Accounts environment is desirable
- Sales Ledger experience would be highly advantageous
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with D365 or a similar ERP system would be beneficial
- Good organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks
- Able to work independently as well as part of a wider team
- Strong problem-solving skills and a positive, proactive approach
- Willingness to learn and develop within the role

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below