French-Speaking Accounts Assistant

Polytec Personnel Ltd; Witchford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytec Personnel Ltd is seeking a French-speaking Accounts Assistant for our Ely-based client's busy accounts team. This entry-level role supports the Sales and Purchase Ledger with a focus on customers and suppliers in France, with hybrid working considered.

Responsibilities include processing invoices and payments, issuing credit notes, reconciling statements, and assisting with month-end duties while supporting general ledger tasks.

Qualifications

• Fluent French with clear communication by phone and email.
• Experience in an Accounts environment is desirable.
• Proficiency in Excel with good numeric and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Contact customers regarding outstanding invoices and assist with payment queries.
• Process and match customer payments against invoices.
• Issue credit notes and re-invoices where required.
• Monitor electronic invoice transmissions and resolve errors.
• Prepare customer account statements and assist with month-end processes.
• Process supplier invoices and other transactions according to procedures.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve supplier queries.
• Assist with payment runs and distribution of remittance advices.
• Investigate outstanding goods received/not invoiced transactions.
• Support the broader Accounts team with general ledger and admin duties.

Skills

French language

Sales ledger experience

Microsoft Excel

Accounts environment

Independent worker

Tools

D365

Job description

Location: Ely (CB6)
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 8am - 4:30pm (Hybrid working considered)
Salary: Competitive
Job Reference: 36322

Polytec are looking for a French-speaking Accounts Assistant to join our Ely based client's busy accounts team. This entry-level position will support the Sales and Purchase Ledger functions, with a particular focus on customers and suppliers in France.

Responsibilities

• Contact customers regarding outstanding invoices and assist with payment queries
• Process and match customer payments against outstanding invoices
• Issue credit notes and re-invoices where required
• Monitor electronic invoice transmissions and resolve errors
• Prepare customer account statements and assist with month-end processes
• Process supplier invoices and other transactions in line with company procedures
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries with suppliers and internal teams
• Assist with payment runs and distribution of remittance advices
• Investigate outstanding goods received/not invoiced transactions
• Support the wider Accounts team with general ledger and administrative duties
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to process improvements

Requirements

• Fluent/highly proficient French with confidence communicating with customers and suppliers by phone and email
• Previous experience within an Accounts environment is desirable
• Sales Ledger experience would be highly advantageous
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with D365 or a similar ERP system would be beneficial
• Good organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks
• Able to work independently as well as part of a wider team
• Strong problem-solving skills and a positive, proactive approach
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role