Credit Controller

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Ireland; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

4-day working week option

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment in Ireland seeks a Credit Controller to join a well-established food manufacturing company based in Cavan on a 12-month maternity leave contract. This on-site role offers full training and a standard 8am–5pm schedule with an option for a 4-day week.

You will manage customer accounts, monitor the aged debtor ledger, follow up on overdue balances, and support month-end reconciliations within a busy finance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years' experience in credit control, accounts receivable or similar finance role.
• Experience in manufacturing, food production or FMCG would be advantageous but not essential.
• A relevant accounting or finance qualification would be beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and support the day-to-day credit control and collections process.
• Follow up on outstanding invoices by phone and email to ensure payments are received within terms.
• Monitor the aged debtor ledger and follow up on overdue balances.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate payment discrepancies and queries.
• Allocate customer payments and maintain up-to-date account records.
• Build positive relationships with customers while ensuring balances are followed up.
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve invoice/account queries.
• Support month-end debtor reconciliations and other finance activities.

Skills

Credit control

Accounts receivable

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

ERP systems

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a Credit Controller to join a well-established food manufacturing company based in Cavan on a 12-month maternity leave contract.

This is a great opportunity for someone with some credit control or accounts experience who is looking to further develop their skills within a busy finance team. Full training will be provided, so while previous experience is required, the company is open to candidates who are still developing their credit control expertise.

This is an on-site role, with working hours of 8am–5pm. The company is also open to candidates seeking a 4-day working week.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and support the day-to-day credit control and collections process.
• Follow up on outstanding invoices by phone and email to ensure payments are received within agreed terms.
• Monitor the aged debtor ledger and follow up on overdue balances.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate payment discrepancies and outstanding queries.
• Allocate customer payments accurately and maintain up-to-date account records.
• Build positive and professional relationships with customers while ensuring outstanding balances are followed up effectively.
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve invoice and account queries.
• Monitor customer payment terms and escalate potential issues where appropriate.
• Assist with regular reporting on outstanding debt and collection activity.
• Support month-end debtor reconciliations and other finance-related activities.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records.

Requirements

• Minimum 1–2 years' experience in credit control, accounts receivable, accounts administration or a similar finance role.
• Previous experience within manufacturing, food production or FMCG would be an advantage but is not essential.
• A relevant accounting or finance qualification would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Full training will be provided to support the successful candidate in the role.

Skills

• Good numerical and attention-to-detail skills.
• Confident and professional communication skills, particularly when dealing with customers.
• Comfortable following up on outstanding payments by phone and email.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A practical, problem-solving approach to account queries and discrepancies.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and ideally experience with finance or ERP systems.
• Proactive, reliable and comfortable working as part of a busy finance team.

Role Details

• 12-month maternity leave contract
• Based in Cavan
• On-site
• Working hours: 8am–5pm
• Open to candidates seeking a 4-day working week
• Full training provided
• Competitive salary

For more information or a confidential conversation, contact Michelle Miley.

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090 6450667