Italian speaking Credit Controller

Italian Speaking Credit Controller

• Location: Cambridge (Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office, 4 days remote)

• Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 + Excellent Benefits

• Languages: Fluent Italian and English required

The Opportunity

Our client is a globally recognised market leader with operations across Europe and international markets. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an Italian Speaking Credit Controller to join their established finance team and take responsibility for managing accounts receivable activities across the Italian market.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with credit control or accounts receivable experience to join a highly respected international organisation offering outstanding benefits, long-term career development and exceptional hybrid working flexibility.

The Role

As an Italian Speaking Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of Italian customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments, reducing aged debt and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Working closely with Sales, Customer Service and Finance teams, you will play a key role in supporting healthy cash flow while delivering a professional and customer-focused service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Italian customer accounts and proactively collect outstanding invoices.

• Contact customers regarding overdue balances and negotiate payment solutions where required.

• Monitor credit exposure and recommend appropriate credit limits and account actions.

• Accurately allocate incoming payments and maintain customer account records.

• Issue customer statements, payment reminders and collection correspondence.

• Investigate and resolve payment disputes, invoice queries and account discrepancies.

• Build and maintain positive customer relationships while ensuring collection targets are achieved.

• Review orders and identify potential credit-related risks.

• Support internal and external audit activities.

• Ensure all account information is maintained accurately and updated within company systems.

Candidate Profile

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Fluent Italian and English language skills, both written and spoken.

• Previous experience within Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or a similar finance function.

• Proven experience managing customer accounts and collecting outstanding debt.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.

• Confidence working towards collection targets and financial KPIs.

• Strong problem-solving and dispute-resolution skills.

• The ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple deadlines effectively.

• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system would be advantageous.

• Knowledge of electronic invoicing processes would be beneficial.

• A collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.

Salary & Benefits

In addition to a salary of £35,000 - £38,000, the company offers an excellent benefits package including Private Medical Insurance, Company Pension Scheme, Leisure Travel Insurance,Volunteer Leave,Compassionate & Care Leave,Employee Wellbeing Programmes,Hybrid Working (4 days working from home each week),Additional lifestyle and employee benefits

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly successful international business where you can utilise your Italian language skills in a varied and rewarding finance role while benefiting from exceptional flexibility and a supportive working environment.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Credit Controller or Accounts Receivable professional fluent in Italian and English, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to:

Jonathan Grimes The Language Business