Our client, with a strong presence in the healthcare market, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Credit Controller/Accounts Assistant to join their team in Cork City. Managing a high volume of accounts the successful candidate will need to possess excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
If you are an Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller or someone who is keen to build on your Credit Control experience to date this could be for you.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
- Oversee daily credit and collection activities, ensuring timely customer payments and proactive resolution of outstanding balances.
- Resolve customer queries, working closely with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Process and allocate customer payments.
- Reconcile accounts receivable ledger.
- Monitor high-risk customers and implement appropriate escalation procedures when necessary.
- Strengthen credit control practices by fostering strong relationships with customers and internal teams while adhering to company policies.
- Collaborate with the accountant and other departments to resolve cash transaction queries, including those from bank reconciliations.
- Prepare and post monthly sales invoices.
- Process accounts and incoming payments in accordance with financial policies and procedures.
- Generate invoices and account statements.
- Ensure all payments are properly recorded and reconciled in the accounts receivable ledger.
- Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or inquiries, escalating issues to the Financial Controller or Finance Team when needed.
- Manage overdue payments and ensure timely follow-ups.
- Monitor key account exposures and track performance.
- Assist with month-end closing.
ABOUT THE PERSON:
- Minimum 2 years experience in a Credit Control or Accounts Assistant role within a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a track record of building and maintaining strong relationships.
- Proficiency in computerised accounting systems, preferably SAGE.
- Proven ability to consistently meet deadlines efficiently.
