German Speaking Invoice Clerk

Origin Recruitment Ltd provided pay range: £32,000 - 37,000 depending on experience.

Location
:
Salford Quays, Manchester

Our client, based in Salford Quays
- Manchester is seeking a German Speaking Sales Ledger Clerk.

We are seeking a proactive Sales Ledger Clerk - German Speaking to join the finance team. The main purpose is to raise invoices for the EU/UK entities and to chase debt associated with these invoices.

Reports to:

Senior SSC Manager/Supervisor

• Dealing with ledgers and customers across multiple countries and languages; contacting business customers to chase outstanding debt by phone and email to ensure payment within terms.
• Posting receipts to customers’ accounts timely and running aged debt reports, extracting to Excel to focus on the larger or longest outstanding debt.
• Checking credit limits and opening new customer accounts in line with company policy.
• Raising several thousand invoices each month as part of a wider team.
• Keeping records of customer contacts and responses; suggesting actions when accounts are not paid after multiple chase methods.
• Assisting and completing sales ledger month‑end procedures, ensuring invoice deadlines are met.
• Resolving complex queries within the team and between departments.
• Identifying gaps in current credit control and invoice processes and suggesting improvements.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and supporting the wider team with workload.
• Carrying out invoicing, holiday cover and credit control across multiple countries and ledgers.
• Ensuring group policies and procedures are followed.

• Proficient with Excel.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to present figures and reports.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with attention to detail.
• Able to work on own initiative and prioritise responsibilities.
• 2 or more years of finance experience in ledger work and/or credit control.
• Fluent in German and English.

Associate

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing

Accounting