The Role
Job Title: Credit Control / Accounts Receivable Officer
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Co. Cavan
Employment Type: [Full-Time / Permanent]
Department: Finance
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, namely 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (with 1 hour lunch)
OFFICE BASED
Job Purpose:
The Credit Control / Accounts Receivable Officer is responsible for managing the company’s debtor’s
ledger, ensuring timely collection of receivables, mitigating credit risk, and maintaining strong
relationships with internal teams and external customers. This role is integral to supporting the
financial health of the business through efficient cash flow management and accurate reporting
Key Responsibilities:
• New Account Setup:
o Establish and maintain new customer accounts in the finance system.
o Perform thorough credit checks using external agencies and internal criteria prior to
account activation.
• Credit Control & Collections:
o Proactively manage and collect outstanding debts from customers in line with
company credit terms.
o Draft and send formal written communications (letters/emails) to customers
requesting overdue payments.
o Monitor aged debt reports and initiate escalation procedures for long-overdue
accounts.
• Internal & External Liaison:
o Work closely with sales representatives to resolve account disputes, billing queries,
and ensure alignment on credit-related issues.
o Liaise with solicitors and external collection agencies for legal recovery action against
non-paying customers.
• Receipts & Reconciliation:
o Accurately process customer payments and receipts in the accounting system.
o Reconcile customer accounts and resolve unallocated or disputed payments.
• Month-End Processes:
o Perform month-end cut-off procedures for accounts receivable and ensure accurate
posting of receipts.
Prepare and distribute customer statements in line with month-end schedules.
o Generate and submit reports on aged debtors, cash collections, and credit risk to the
CFO.
The Person
• Proven experience in credit control, accounts receivable, or a similar finance role.
• Strong knowledge of credit risk procedures and customer account management.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data processing.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Desirable:
• Experience with legal debt recovery processes.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Sage, NetSuite, or similar.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements around credit and collections.
The Package
Benefits
• Competitive Salary
• Pension (after 6 months employment)
• Life Assurance policy (Death in service)
• Bike to Work
• Company Events
• Annual Leave – 4 working weeks
• Sick Pay Scheme (after 12 months employment)
