The Role

Finance Assistant (Approvals & Credit Control)

Tallaght, Dublin 24

Permanent

Salary: €40,000 - €45,000

Hybrid Working (After Probation)

 

My client is seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Assistant on a permanent basis.

This role will lie within the Credit Control department.

Candidates will need to have experience of approving and releasing orders.

Experience of conducting credit checks and managing the direct debit process would be required for this role.

 

Experience of using Salesforce & Sage Line 200 would be a distinct advantage

A good working knowledge of Excel is required for this role.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the approvals process for new and existing customers, ensuring applications are reviewed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Assess customer accounts and supporting documentation to support sound credit decisions and effective risk management.
• Monitor unpaid direct debits and follow up promptly to secure payment or agree appropriate next steps.
• Manage debtor collection activity for non-direct debit customers in a professional and timely manner.
• Approve off-hire of contracts in line with internal controls and account status.
• Coordinate the collection of equipment from customers where required, in line with company procedures.
• Maintain and manage legal files relating to aged debt, liaising with relevant stakeholders as necessary.
• Issue weekly debtor reports to the Sales team and provide clear commentary on overdue or high-risk accounts.
• Liaise with sales colleagues to resolve account queries and support timely account collections.
• Process account allocations accurately and assist in maintaining up-to-date customer account records.
• Support bank updates and bank reconciliations as part of the wider finance function.
• Issue invoices for events and follow up to ensure advance payments are collected on time.
• Prepare month-end reporting on key account issues and highlight matters requiring management attention.

Undertake additional ad hoc finance and administrative duties as required

The Person

Key Skills:

• Minimum of three years' experience in a similar role
• Experience using Salesforce and Sage Line 200 would be an advantage
• A good working knowledge of Excel is required
• Commercial awareness and the ability to balance customer service with sound credit judgement.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to review account information and identify financial risk.
• Confident decision-making and the ability to apply policies consistently and fairly.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills when dealing with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines, priorities and follow-up actions.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining financial records and processing account activity.
• Resilience, professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive customer and financial matters.

 

For more information on this role, please contact Damian Ryan

Tel: 045-988500 / 085-8749410