German Speaking Invoice Clerk

Origin Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking a proactive German Speaking Sales Ledger Clerk to join the finance team. In this full-time position, you'll be responsible for raising invoices, chasing payments, and collaborating with various stakeholders across multiple countries. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in finance and be fluent in both German and English, alongside proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of finance experience in ledger work and/or credit control.
• Ability to present figures and reports clearly.
• Strong prioritization and initiative in responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Chasing outstanding debt by phone and email across multiple countries.
• Posting receipts and running aged debt reports.
• Raising several thousand invoices monthly.
• Assisting in sales ledger month-end procedures.

Skills

Proficient with Excel

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Job description

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

Base pay range

Location: Salford Quays, Manchester

Our Client

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

Job Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting