Credit Controller

Elk Recruitment; Navan; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Recruitment is seeking a Credit Controller in Dunshaughlin, Meath. The role focuses on monitoring customer accounts, pursuing overdue payments, and maintaining accurate AR records.

You will liaise with sales and service teams to resolve disputes and assess credit risk for new and existing customers. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in credit control, strong financial analysis skills, and proficiency in accounting software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Credit Control or related finance role.
• Strong understanding of credit management and debt collection principles.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare reports accurately.
• Proficient in accounting software and MS Office applications.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle difficult conversations with professionalism and tact.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer accounts and identify overdue invoices promptly.
• Contact customers to request payment and resolve billing issues.
• Reconcile accounts receivable transactions and maintain records.
• Prepare and send statements and reminders to customers.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service to resolve payment disputes.
• Assess credit risk and recommend credit limits for new/existing customers.
• Maintain reports on collections activity and customer accounts.
• Assist in developing credit control policies and procedures.

Skills

Credit management

Debt collection

Communication

Negotiation

Financial data analysis

Reporting

Tools

Accounting software

MS Office

Job description

Role

Credit Controller

Location

Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath

Job Type

Permanent - Full time

Salary

Negotiable depending on experience

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor customer accounts and identify overdue invoices promptly.
• Contact customers to request payment and resolve any billing issues.
• Reconcile accounts receivable transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and send statements and reminders to customers.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to resolve payment disputes.
• Assess credit risk and recommend credit limits for new and existing customers.
• Maintain detailed reports on collections activity and customer account statuses.
• Assist in the development of effective credit control policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Credit Control or similar finance position
• Strong understanding of credit management and debt collection principles.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare reports accurately.
• Proficient in accounting software and MS Office applications.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle difficult conversations with professionalism and tact.

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