Credit Control/Accounts Receivable Cavan, Cavan

Leinster Appointments; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Dublin seeks a Credit Control / Accounts Receivable Officer to manage customer accounts and ensure timely collection of receivables. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in credit control, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in accounting software. This full-time position is office-based in Co. Cavan, with competitive working hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in credit control or similar finance role.
• Strong knowledge of credit risk procedures.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and collect outstanding debts from customers.
• Establish and maintain new customer accounts.
• Process customer payments and reconcile accounts.
• Generate reports on cash collections and credit risk.

Skills

Credit control experience

Accounts receivable expertise

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SAP

Sage

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• New Account Setup
  • Establish and maintain new customer accounts in the finance system.
  • Perform thorough credit checks using external agencies and internal criteria prior to account activation.
• Credit Control & Collections
  • Proactively manage and collect outstanding debts from customers in line with company credit terms.
  • Draft and send formal written communications (letters/emails) to customers requesting overdue payments.
  • Monitor aged debt reports and initiate escalation procedures for long-overdue accounts.
• Internal & External Liaison
  • Work closely with sales representatives to resolve account disputes, billing queries, and ensure alignment on credit-related issues.
  • Liaise with solicitors and external collection agencies for legal recovery action against non-paying customers.
• Receipts & Reconciliation
  • Accurately process customer payments and receipts in the accounting system.
  • Reconcile customer accounts and resolve unallocated or disputed payments.
• Month-End Processes
  • 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.
  • 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

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