Credit Controller

GPC Finance; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions matched up to 5%

Hybrid working arrangements

Tax Saver Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Payment of annual professional subscriptions

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Regular social events

Opportunities for continuous technical development

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a motivated Credit Controller to join their finance team. This pivotal role involves managing the full Debtors Function, from invoicing to payment collection, ensuring accurate financial records and efficient processing of invoices. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of credit control experience and a strong proficiency in Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Office. This position offers a collaborative work environment, opportunities for continuous development, and a hybrid working model after six months. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic team, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in credit control in professional services.
• Proficiency in Sage Line 50 and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage payment collections and ensure adherence to credit terms.
• Oversee invoicing processes and conduct account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial reports and participate in debtors’ meetings.

Skills

Credit Control

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

5+ years of credit control experience

Tools

Sage Line 50

Microsoft Office

Coretime Project Management

Job description

My Client is seeking a motivated and experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the full Debtors Function, from initial invoicing through to payment collection and everything in between. They have a turnover of €20 million and manage approximately 200 active debtor accounts at any given time. This position is critical to maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the efficient processing of invoices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Managing payment collections via phone and email, ensuring adherence to credit terms and meeting collection targets.
2. Proactively reducing debtor days to improve cash flow.
3. Preparing daily credit reports and managing occasional manual lodgements.
4. Overseeing invoicing processes, from data entry in Sage 50 to monthly statement preparation.
5. Conducting daily, weekly, and month-end account reconciliations.
6. Meeting strict deadlines for Invoice Discounting and preparing monthly financial reports.
7. Generating additional reports to integrate costs into the project management system and supporting the Company Accountant with monthly accounts.
8. Acting as a liaison between clients and engineers to resolve queries promptly and facilitate timely payments.
9. Participating in weekly debtors’ meetings with directors and senior staff to provide updates and gather input on outstanding accounts.
10. Demonstrating strong organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines efficiently.
11. Assisting with other accounting department tasks as needed, including providing support to other areas during periods of high workload.

Desired Requirements:

1. A minimum of 5 years of credit control experience in professional services or a comparable sector.
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Sage Line 50 software, and Coretime Project Management systems, linking accounts and project management processes.
3. Highly organised, efficient, and detail-oriented, especially when working with financial data.
4. Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients and internal teams.
5. A collaborative team player who contributes positively to a dynamic group.

Benefits:

1. Salary €40k-€45k
2. Pension contributions matched up to 5%.
3. Hybrid working arrangements after six months.
4. Access to the Tax Saver Scheme and Bike to Work Scheme.
5. Payment of annual professional institution subscriptions.
6. Comprehensive wellbeing support, including access to an independent Employee Assistance Programme.
7. Regular social events.
8. Opportunities for continuous technical development through a variety of learning programs.

If you are a Credit Controller looking for a new opportunity, please contact Rion Gallagher at [e-mail] and we can arrange a confidential chat.