French Speaking Accounts Receivable

Language Business; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Job summary

Language Business in London is seeking a French-speaking Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller to own end-to-end invoicing and collections for French clients. You will collaborate with consultants, finance teams and clients across Europe to improve cash flow and deliver excellent service.

The role requires fluent French and English, experience in O2C, and strong Excel/Outlook skills in a fast-paced, international setting. Hybrid London office-based role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Fluent French and English (written and spoken).
• Experience in Accounts Receivable, Billing, Credit Control, Finance Operations or O2C.
• Experience managing client invoicing and collections.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Professional communication skills and excellent customer service.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business (preferred but not essential).
• Experience within a consulting, professional services, legal or corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue accurate client invoices in line with contractual billing terms.
• Manage Work in Progress (WIP) and Accounts Receivable activities for French-speaking clients.
• Process invoice adjustments, write-offs, transfers and advance payment allocations.
• Monitor outstanding debt and proactively manage collections to improve cash flow.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and clients to resolve billing and payment queries.
• Identify and elevate issues relating to Accounts Receivable and Work in Progress.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Order to Cash (O2C) process.
• Contribute to working capital optimisation and finance process improvements.
• Maintain accurate financial records while ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Deliver outstanding customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Fluent French

Fluent English

Excel

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

French Speaking Accounts Receivable

Location

Hybrid - Central London (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

Languages

Fluent French & English Required

The Company

Our client is a globally recognised consulting and financial advisory firm that partners with CEOs, governments and some of the world's largest organisations to solve complex business challenges. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a talented French Speaking Accounts Receivable / Credit Controller to join their collaborative finance team based in Central London.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in Accounts Receivable, Billing, Credit Control, Order to Cash (O2C), Client Invoicing or Finance Operations who enjoys working in a fast-paced international environment.

The Role

As the French Speaking Accounts Receivable, you will manage the end-to-end invoicing and collections process for French-speaking clients, ensuring accurate billing, efficient cash collection and strong stakeholder relationships. Working closely with consultants, finance teams and clients across Europe, you will play a key role in improving working capital performance and delivering exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue accurate client invoices in line with contractual billing terms.
• Manage Work in Progress (WIP) and Accounts Receivable activities for French-speaking clients.
• Process invoice adjustments, write-offs, transfers and advance payment allocations.
• Monitor outstanding debt and proactively manage collections to improve cash flow.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and clients to resolve billing and payment queries.
• Identify and elevate issues relating to Accounts Receivable and Work in Progress.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Order to Cash (O2C) process.
• Contribute to working capital optimisation and finance process improvements.
• Maintain accurate financial records while ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Deliver outstanding customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Candidate Skills and Background

• Fluent French and English (written and spoken).
• Previous experience within Accounts Receivable, Billing, Credit Control, Finance Operations or Order to Cash (O2C).
• Experience managing client invoicing and collections.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Professional communication skills and excellent customer service.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business (preferred but not essential).
• Experience within a consulting, professional services, legal or corporate environment.

Salary and Benefits

• Negotiable - Salary up to 43,000 + Annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid working (3 days in Central London office)
• Career progression within a globally recognised organisation
• International, collaborative working environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities