Junior Accounts Receivable/Cash Collection specialist - London

Asklocala; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing technology company is seeking a Junior Accounts Receivable/Cash Collection specialist to join its finance team in London. The role involves managing sales administration, ensuring compliance with invoicing processes, and monitoring collections. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, at least one year of relevant experience, and strong communication and analytical skills. The company offers a competitive compensation package, smart working policy, and a vibrant culture focused on innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Smart working policy with monthly allowance

Health insurance coverage

Vibrant company culture with global retreats

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Accounts receivable operations and cash collection.
• Good communication skills and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Issue sales transaction invoices and verify orders.
• Monitor collections and manage invoicing of services.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

Planning and organizational skills

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Oracle Netsuite

Salesforce

Job description

Locala’s omnichannel advertising platform leverages granular insights and cutting-edge AI to help marketers efficiently plan, activate, and measure campaigns personalized to the local consumer. Our platform specializes in transforming complex mobility and consumer data into actionable audience insights, fueling advanced media strategies that consistently deliver smarter business outcomes.

Since our inception in 2012, Locala has proudly worked with leading brands across 40 countries.

With over 180 employees around the globe, Locala has offices in the United States, France, Belgium, the UK, Singapore, Malaysia, Italy, Canada, and Dubai.

To support our international business and our exponential growth, we are seeking a Junior Accounts Receivable/Cash Collection specialist to join the Finance team and support our international sales flow.

This role reports to the Group Accounting Manager based in Paris, France, and collaborates with the sales admin and cash collection specialists based in London, UK.

Your Role:

Customers:

In charge of Sales Administration:

• Issuing sales transaction invoices
• Verifying orders, including customers' personal information and payment details
• Contacting customers by phone or email to answer queries and obtain missing information
• Maintaining and updating sales and customer records
• Supporting the sales department with administrative tasks as needed

Serve as the internal (sales) and external (clients) contact for requests and litigation.

Handle accounting follow-up of customers and sales: recording invoices, lettering accounts receivables, and closing sales follow-ups with the customer trial balance.

Order to Cash Process:

• Ensure compliance with the order to cash process: validate insertion orders (IO) and signatures before closing opportunities
• Assist the Sales team with administrative tasks
• Drive continuous improvement of the OtoC process
• Verify completeness of customer data
• Manage invoicing of services and ensure compliance with IO
• Track sales, bookings, and transmission to accounting firms

Collection:

• Monitor collections, qualify overdue accounts, and update action plans and reminders
• Book and allocate payments in the ERP system (Oracle Netsuite)
• Follow up on cash collections in collaboration with the cash collection specialist
• Ensure adherence to the collection process
• Handle customer disputes, coordinating stakeholders
• Calculate and report DSO (Days Sales Outstanding)

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience in Accounts receivable operations and cash collection
• Good communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Fluent in English; French is a plus
• Netsuite and Salesforce knowledge is advantageous

About Our Perks:

• Competitive compensation package
• Smart working policy with monthly allowance
• Health insurance coverage
• State-of-the-art products
• Vibrant company culture: global retreats, social events, wellness weeks
• Commitment to CSR and sustainability initiatives

Our Values:

• Care: Fairness, transparency, responsibility, sustainability
• Invent: Innovation, risk-taking, challenging the status quo
• Succeed: Excellence, teamwork, high standards

At Locala, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities. We look forward to your application.