Accounts Receivable Specialist, Accounts Receivable Specialist

Pilgrim's Europe; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist for their Shared Service Centre in Craigavon. The role involves managing billing, collections, and maintaining a high-volume ledger, requiring strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have experience in credit control and ERP systems, contributing to a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit control within a large organization.
• Experience working in a Shared Services environment is advantageous.
• Similar industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks related to billing, disputes, credit reviews, and AR processing.
• Maintain a high-volume ledger with efficiency.
• Ensure deliverables and deadlines are met.

Skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Experience handling high volumes

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP packages

SAP

Job description

This is a {Contract Type} , Full Time vacancy that will close in 12 days at 23:59 BST.

My job

Working from our Shared Service Centre in Rushmere Craigavon, the Accounts Receivable Specialist will carry out various tasks related to the overall billing, disputes, credit reviews, and AR processing. The role is specifically focused on customer cash, collections, and maintaining a high-volume ledger with high efficiency. You will need excellent problem-solving and time management skills, work well independently or as part of a team, and ensure deliverables and deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities & Measures of Success

• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent professional communication skills – written and verbal
• Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize work and exercise good time management skills
• Organized and thorough approach to work
• Good team worker and communicator
• Experience with ERP packages; SAP experience would be advantageous
• Similar industry experience
• Experience handling high volumes
• Experience in credit control within a large organization
• Experience working in a Shared Services environment would be advantageous

The company

Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse, and Moy Park. We also offer a diverse range of industry-leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb, and chicken, working with major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value, and food service products.

Across Pilgrim’s Europe, we bring together 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by shared core values and a passion for producing high-quality, delicious, and innovative food enjoyed by millions daily in the UK, Ireland, and Europe. Our teams are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters, and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.