Accounts Receivable Credit Analyst (French Speaker)
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Job Location:
Oxfordshire - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join our team as an Accounts Receivable Specialist! This remote role can be based anywhere in the UK and requires a native French speaker to manage accounts effectively across our international operations. Youll be responsible for driving profitable sales while minimizing risk ensuring smooth payment processes and maintaining strong account management.
At our company youll be part of a collaborative supportive team that values professional growth and innovation. If youre detail-oriented proactive love working in a fast paced environment and passionate about delivering accurate and timely financial services wed love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Cash Collection
- Build strong relationships with sales teams and customers to optimize collections and ensure repeat business.
- Proactively chase overdue payments via phone/email using tact and negotiation skills.
- Monitor aged debt enforce payment terms and provide accurate collection reports.
- Handle order release and resolve queries promptly to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Maintain detailed records of collection activities commitments and disputes.
- Support month-end reporting and liaise with Finance and Sales teams.
- Update customer master data and process adjustments (discounts refunds write-offs).
- Set credit terms and limits for new/existing customers considering risk and export documentation.
Cash Allocation
- Accurately apply payments and resolve discrepancies with stakeholders.
- Identify and code deductions/overpayments; maintain records.
- Ensure daily cash allocation across multiple currencies.
- Assist with POS corrections and chargeback logs.
- Support credit term setup and ledger maintenance.
Credit Review / Audit Management
- Assess credit risk using reports and financial statements; set credit limits.
- Ensure compliance with SOX company policies and local regulations.
- Collaborate with internal/external auditors during reviews.
Qualifications
- Experience working in Accounts Relievable
- Native French speaker (alongside English)
- CICM AAT student part-qualified accountant or other relevant professional qualification (an advantage but not essential)
- Customer Service and people focussed
- Thrive in a fast paced busy environment
- Excited about a career and growth at Sherwin-Williams
What we can offer you....
- Work-life balance that supports your wellbeing
- Competitive compensation programme
- Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment
- Be part of innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry
- Access to Sherwin Academy for continuous training at all levels
- Wellbeing mental health women & inclusion networks and support and ID&E programmes that make a difference
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Journal Entry
- Customer Service
- Collection effort
- A/R Management
- Past due Account
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Excel
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- Collection procedures
- Customer Account
- Delinquents Account
- Direct Reports
- Timely collections
About Company
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purp ... View more
