Come and join the leading #avoexperts 🥑

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We’re looking for an Accounts Receivable to join our team in, Poeldijk, Netherlands.

In this vital role, you will be responsible for managing and processing incoming payments, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of transactions. You’ll maintain up-to-date financial records, verify receipts, and post them correctly to safeguard the organisation’s revenue and cash flow. As part of a fast-paced, high-volume environment, you'll collaborate closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve any payment-related issues. This role offers the chance to directly contribute to the company’s financial stability and ongoing growth.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain accurate records of all accounts receivable transactions, ensuring clarity and precision.
• Oversee the invoicing process, ensuring timely and compliant billing through internal systems.
• Record and process customer payments, including cash, credit, and electronic transactions.
• Perform cash and bank reconciliations, addressing discrepancies promptly.
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships, resolving payment issues efficiently.
• Manage collections activities, proactively communicating with customers to ensure timely payments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve billing-related issues.
• Contribute to process improvements, enhancing efficiency and automating workflows.

• Prior experience in accounts receivable, financial accounting, or a related field.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (C1-C2).
• Confidence in using Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Highly developed analytical capabilities and a thorough attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, enabling you to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive, process-oriented mindset with a solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and able to prioritise tasks sufficiently.

Desirable

• Previous experience working with ERP systems and D365 is advantageous.
• Bachelor/ MBO in accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience of fresh produce/food manufacturing industry would be beneficial but not essential.

• 26 days' vacation, plus national holidays.
• Competitive salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Company phone & laptop.

Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.