AR Controller - Temporary

A temporary (possibly to permanent) AR position, working for a global manufacturing/engineering business based on site 5 days a week in the UK HO in High Wycombe, part of a small and busy transactional finance team.Excellent career opportunities and benefits on offer.Key responsibilities include:Managing customer collections across multiple European regionsSupporting the transition of AR processesIssuing monthly customer statements and following up on outstanding paymentsConducting credit assessments and advising on credit terms for new and existing customersLeading fortnightly country review meetings, managing follow-up actionsHandling credit note reporting and obtaining necessary approvalsCompleting quarterly balance sheet reconciliationsReporting aged debt performance against corporate targetsEnsuring compliance with receivables and cash-related policies across EMEAAbout the Successful ApplicantYou will need advanced Excel and reporting skills, and experience of DSO and aged debtors reporting, reconciling statements,dealing with complex customer queries on the phone and via email. You will have strong communication skills and be comfortable engaging with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Intermediate Excel skills and an understanding of accounts receivable processes are essential. Experience with ERP systems and knowledge of European languages, particularly French, would be advantageous but is not ..... full job details .....