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Credit Controller - French Speaking
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Credit Controller - French Speaking (Finance and Accounts Receivable): Managing debt collection, billing, and receivables administration for events across the UK and France with an accent on accurate reporting, invoice resolution, and French business practices. Focus on securing payment before events, resolving disputed invoices, and coordinating credit-control actions with Sales and Finance.
Location: Coventry, United Kingdom · Hybrid, based in the Coventry office
Company
operates B2B events, publications, and communities across five regions in Business Technologies, Healthcare, Learning, HR & Education, and Future Transport & Infrastructure.
What you will do
- Manage debt collection by telephone and email for allocated shows, working toward monthly targets and payment before events.
- Prepare weekly debtor reports and communicate collection status to exhibition teams and Finance leadership.
- Work with Sales, Finance, and other departments to resolve disputed invoices and secure payment.
- Post and allocate customer receipts, manage billing amendments, refunds, insurance processes, and related administration.
- Provide advice on billing queries, complete ad hoc reporting, and maintain accurate records across supporting systems.
- Attend allocated events and shows when required and support contractual paperwork and legal-action administration.
Requirements
- Prior experience in credit control and sales invoicing.
- Basic understanding of Finance department processes and how different areas interact.
- High accuracy, deadline focus, and the ability to identify process improvements.
- Strong communication skills for working with customers and non-finance colleagues.
- Computer literacy and basic Excel skills.
- French-speaking ability and understanding of French business practices and local customs are required.
Culture & Benefits
- Hybrid work connected to the Coventry office.
- Work across shows and business activities in the UK and France.
- Values include ownership, empathy, teamwork, integrity, and determination.
- Diversity, inclusion, and reasonable adjustments are supported throughout the recruitment process.
- Sponsorship is not usually offered for this role.
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