About this role

Accounts Receivable Officer

Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Location: Kampen
Work type: 32–40 hours per week, on-site (flexible workspace in open-plan office)

As an Accounts Receivable Officer in the Credit Control department, you play a key role in ensuring smooth and accurate payment processes.

Your responsibilities include:

Monitoring and following up on outstanding invoices
Maintaining contact with customers and arranging payment agreements
Processing bank, cash, and credit card transactions
Investigating and resolving payment discrepancies
Assessing customer financial risks (credit checks and acceptance)
Initiating collection procedures when needed
Handling debtor enquiries and objections
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer records
Supporting colleagues with your expertise
Acting as backup for the Credit Control Manager when required
You will collaborate closely with colleagues in a small, supportive team consisting of a manager and administrative assistants.

Requirements:

MBO level 4 working and thinking level
Relevant education (Business Administration, Financial Administration, or similar)
3–5 years of experience in accounts receivable
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Good command of Dutch and English
SAP knowledge is a plus
German and/or French is an advantage
Living within 45 minutes of Kampen
You are organised, proactive, and able to balance customer relationships with business interests, even in challenging situations.

What’s Offered:

Prospect of a permanent contract
Fully employer-paid pension contribution
5 weeks of holiday (based on full-time)
Travel allowance (€0.23/km from 10 km onwards)
Employee discounts via benefits platform
Option for additional leave and bike leasing
Company laptop
Regular team and social activities

About the Company:

You will join an international wholesale organisation specialising in importing and distributing premium food brands from Asia and Africa across Europe. The company serves a wide range of customers, including retailers, hospitality suppliers, and e-commerce platforms.
With a diverse workforce speaking more than 20 languages, the organisation offers a dynamic and multicultural environment. The culture is informal, collaborative, and focused on teamwork, with short communication lines and shared celebrations of success.

To apply, please send your CV in Word format to Thomas.
languagematters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Requirements

Accounts Receivable, Debiteurenbeheer, Credit Control, Credit Management, Collections, Debt Collection, AR Officer, AR Specialist, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Invoice Management, Payment Processing, Cash Allocation, Bank Reconciliation, Credit Risk Assessment, Credit Checks, Customer Accounts, Outstanding Invoices, Payment Follow-up, Dunning, Dispute Resolution, Financial Administration, SAP, ERP Systems, Finance Operations, Administrative Accuracy, Attention to Detail, Communication Skills, Stakeholder Management, Customer Contact, Problem Solving, Proactive, Organized, Dutch Speaking, English Speaking, Kampen, Zwolle Region, On-site, Office Based, International Organization, Multicultural Environment, Team Player, Collaborative, Fast-paced Environment