Accounts Receivable Credit Analyst

Sherwin-Williams; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coatings company in the UK is looking for an Accounts Receivable Specialist. This remote role requires a native French speaker to manage accounts across international operations. Responsibilities include optimizing collections, cash allocation, and assessing credit risks. Candidates should have experience in Accounts Receivable, and a customer-focused mindset. The company promotes professional growth, offers competitive compensation, and provides access to continuous training through Sherwin Academy.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Competitive compensation programme

Career growth opportunities

Access to Sherwin Academy for training

Qualifications

• Experience working in Accounts Receivable is required.
• Native French speaker alongside English is needed.
• Customer service and people-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with sales and customers to optimize collections.
• Proactively chase overdue payments using negotiation skills.
• Assess credit risk and set limits based on reports and statements.

Skills

Journal Entry

Customer Service

Collection effort

A/R Management

Excel

Education

CICM AAT student or other relevant professional qualification

Job description

Description

Join our team as an Accounts Receivable Specialist! This remote role can be based anywhere in the UK and requires a ardi 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 Receivable
• 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:

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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

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1