Sales Ledger Assistant Opportunity (French or German Speaker)

Location: Watford Office – 5 Days in office

Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

About Us

We are A Group Company, home to a portfolio of reputable, globally recognised brands. With a strong presence across international markets, we pride ourselves on our collaborative work culture and commitment to excellence.

We’re currently looking for a Sales Ledger Assistant with proficiency in French or German (additional Western European languages a bonus) to join our dynamic finance team at our Watford office.

The Role

As a Sales Ledger Assistant, you’ll play a key role in managing customer accounts and supporting our credit control function. Your attention to detail, multilingual ability, and problem-solving skills will contribute to the smooth running of our financial operations and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Account Management

• Maintain accurate customer account records
• Review customer credit limits and payment history
• Support setup and maintenance of customer accounts

Invoice Processing

• Ensure timely and accurate processing and dispatch of invoices
• Follow up on outstanding payments

Payment Reconciliation

• Reconcile received payments with outstanding invoices
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies

Debt Recovery

• Assist in collecting overdue payments
• Contact customers regarding outstanding balances
• Escalate unresolved issues to senior staff if necessary

Reporting

• Prepare and maintain reports on receivables and aged debt
• Analyse trends and suggest areas for process improvement

Ad-Hoc Support

• Assist the credit control team with additional tasks as required
• Stay informed on industry standards and regulations

Skills & Competencies:

• Fluent in French or German
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good numerical and organisational abilities
• Effective problem-solving mindset
• Persistent and customer service–oriented
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team