Accounts Receivable Specialist

Leiden

Do you enjoy closing outstanding accounts receivable and engage in the credit management process to ensure the quality of our accounts receivable portfolio? Then we are looking for you!

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The Accounts Receivable Specialist is part of the Credit Control Team of West Coast Supply Group and is responsible for Credit Control processes within the West Coast Supply Group. The Accounts Receivable Specialist reports to the Manager Finance & Control.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is an ambitious, educated professional who contributes in further professionalizing the Credit Control processes within the West Coast Supply Group. The Accounts Receivable Specialist is in close contact with Traders and Supply Chain to support the business and to manage credit control processes.

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for one or more Legal Entities within the West Coast Supply Group.



    This is how your day looks like. You:

    • Maintain and update credit control procedures and make sure these are aligned with business needs and are implemented correctly;
    • Align with business to assure correct use of credit control procedures, including follow-up of outstanding customer balances and escalate possible doubtful debts to Manager Finance & Control;
    • Daily processing of sales invoices, including providing sales invoices to customers;
    • Daily processing of sales credit invoices;
    • Daily reconciliation of bank statements, payments and customer balances;
    • Processing of credit limit decisions in ERP system;
    • Monitor and follow-up with credit insurance about status of open claims (debtors and creditors);
    • Monitor and follow-up with credit insurance about credit decisions and aligning with business needs;
    • Processing of credit control approval for release of sales orders in ERP system following credit control procedures;
    • Bi-weekly reporting of most critical doubtful debts (amount and days overdue), by legal entity and division, and define actions needed – to Finance Leadership Team;
    • Monthly reporting of accounts receivable balances, DSO, Bad Debt balances including Bad Debt Provision and outstanding Claims by legal entity and division aligned with Financial Reporting – to Finance Leadership Team.


    This is you!

    • Completed Bachelor's Degree in Economics or related work experience;
    • At least 2 years' work experience in Accounts Receivable;
    • You are fluent in Dutch and English;
    • You have knowledge of accounting software,
    • You are hands-on, know how to set priorities and keep a cool head in the daily hectic;
    • Solution-oriented, perseverance, independent and customer-oriented describe you well.

     

    Being part of West Coast Supply Group means:

    Having the freedom to find your own winning formula. We are a multicultural (we currently have 30+ nationalities in our team) and dynamic group of individuals, who all share a top-scoring mentality and a commercial mindset. You will feel part of our team, meet amazing colleagues, and make new friends in no time. West Coast Supply Group’s people make it a power factory; the open-minded and collaborative team is key to (y)our success: we cheer each other on, you can ask for help, and you have the freedom to be your own entrepreneur.


    You can look forward to:

    • A competitive salary & benefits à la carte package, options for selling and buying vacation days, a Diversity Day and much more;
    • A customised plan with your personal and professional goals and growth opportunities;
    • Open ears for your innovation and ideas, and room for realising them;
    • A warm and healthy lunch in our restaurant;
    • An after-lunch stroll along the beautiful canals of Leiden, right outside the office or the time to challenge your colleagues to a game of ping pong or table soccer;
    • A drink at the bar on our top floor every Friday afternoon;
    • Awesome team events and legendary annual parties.

     

    Let's go!

    Contact us and tell us more about who you are by applying with your resume and cover letter addressed to Esther Schudel, Recruiter.

    Check our website here for more information about what it is like to work with us and here to learn more about what we do.

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    Stories from our Finance team

    "Working in an international company like WCSG is a wonderful experience. With everyone so enthusiastic and friendly, you can easily have great conversations. And, of course, working in such a great team in our Finance department, where we support and motivate each other to accomplish our tasks." - Shari

    Insightful team
    The team's support is unconditional

    Stories from our Finance team

    "Working at WCSG is not just working with a young and international group of people, but also a very warm and open group. Having a physical disability has never been an issue. All the colleagues see me as an equal value as every other colleague. The fun and international atmosphere itself makes it already amazing to work here. Having the feeling that not just my work is worth something to the company, but also me as a person, makes it even better." - Arnout

    Warm and open team
    Our work is recognized

    Stories from our Finance Team

    "WCSG offers a fun and relaxed work environment. The finance department is great to work in, everyone is helpful and supportive. It's easy to feel welcome!" - Joana

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    Supportive team

    Stories from our Finance team

    “Working at WCSG allows me to dive into different Financial projects that moves the company forward. I work independently and within a supportive team. Each day is different and I learn and grow a lot in this company. The environment is fun and colleagues are very helpful."

    I work independently I am free to decide what I do when
    Every day is different Each day presents a new challenge
    I grow and have fun I grow both professionally and I have fun!

    Stories from our Finance team

    “Working in Finance means working on the infrastructure for our company to ensure seamless business cooperation and revenue. As we continue to grow, this is a challenging role in an ambitious team where we work on our common goals. West Coast Supply Group is a company that offers opportunities to those who take initiative and the Finance team is supportive. It is a great environment to work in!”

    Challenging job I have a challenging job in an ambitious team
    Common goals We work together to achieve common goals
    Supportive team I work in a supportive team

    Any questions?

    Contact me to discuss the role and to get answers to your questions.

    Esther Schudel - Recruiter esther.schudel@westcoastsupplygroup.com

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