Accounts Assistant (French)

PI101639
  • €35,000 - 40,000
  • Swords, Republic of Ireland

Accounts Assistant - French Speaking - 3 Months Contract - Swords 

Overall Duties as Accounts Assistant:

To manage accounts dedicated to the role in a professional and timely manner working to a very high standard to deliver strong results for the relevant customers internally and externally. The collection of funds due on the nominated debtors accounts / ledger must be timely and efficient and at all times working to maximise cash flow and minimising bad debt risk.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsibility for the collection of debtor accounts across Multiples and Independent Accounts
  • Weekly Debtors reconciliations/Excel which forms a large part of this role
  • Daily Cash / Cheques posting/allocations
  • Customer query resolution – provide copy invoices, statements & follow up to ensure credit requests are approved
  • Importing of sales batches from warehouse system (KBS) to financial system (SUN)
  • Management of weekly / monthly direct debits
  • Weekly/Monthly close off for debtors including statement run
  • Attend weekly meetings with Team Lead/Credit Manager to discuss debtors collection progress and escalate problem issues
  • Weekly update on bad debt provision where appropriate
  • Deal with the relevant commercial department on problem accounts to ensure prompt payment
  • Work with the team leader to report all overdue accounts to the Credit Insurance Company
  • Cross train with other members of the AR Team to ensure full knowledge across the full ledger and adequate holiday cover can be maintained

Requirements:

  • French Speaking
  • 1-2 years of experience in a similar accounting role
  • Excellent working knowledge of Excel

Percie Ikolo Recruitment Consultant, Accountancy & Finance

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