French Speaking Accounts Receivable

Language Business; London; Hybrid; NOK 327,000 - 545,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (3 days in office)

Annual bonus

Career progression

International environment

Job summary

Language Business in Central London is seeking a French-speaking Accounts Receivable professional to manage end-to-end invoicing and collections for French-speaking clients within a fast-paced, international finance team.

Hybrid role (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) offers exposure to WIP, AR, billing and O2C processes across Europe, with a focus on accuracy and stakeholder service.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Accounts Receivable and billing processes.
• Experience with credit control and Order to Cash (O2C).
• High attention to detail and accuracy; strong communication.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue accurate client invoices per billing terms.
• Manage WIP and AR activities for French-speaking clients.
• Process invoice adjustments, write-offs and allocations.
• Monitor debt and drive proactive collections.
• Liaise with stakeholders to resolve billing queries.
• Support O2C process improvements and working capital.

Skills

French

English

Accounts Receivable

Billing

Credit Control

O2C

Excel

Word

Outlook

Attention to detail

Organisation

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

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