Accounts Receivable Specialist

A well-established and successful manufacturing business based near Antrim is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable & Payroll Specialist to join its Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional with strong accounts receivable and payroll experience to play a key role within a busy finance function.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing customer accounts, processing payroll, supporting month-end activities, and maintaining accurate financial records while working closely with internal departments and external stakeholders.

• Raise and process customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Process weekly and monthly payroll.
• Monitor the accounts receivable ledger, ensuring customer payments are received, allocated and recorded correctly.
• Proactively follow up on outstanding customer accounts and resolve billing or payment queries.
• Reconcile customer accounts and prepare aged debtor reports.
• Allocate customer receipts within the accounting system.
• Respond to customer account enquiries and provide statements as required.
• Support month-end reporting by preparing accounts receivable reconciliations and schedules.
• Maintain accurate and organised records of invoices, receipts and customer correspondence.
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve account-related issues efficiently.
• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant financial documentation.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile company credit card accounts.
• Assist with Purchase Ledger duties as required.
• Carry out other finance-related responsibilities as reasonably required.

• Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or similar finance role.
• Proven experience processing both weekly and monthly payroll.
• Experience managing credit insurance and liaising with external stakeholders, including banks and insurers.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Experience using accounting software and ERP systems (such as Sage, Infor, Syteline or similar).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Customer-focused with a professional and approachable manner.
• A proactive team player with a positive attitude.
• High levels of integrity, accountability and confidentiality.

For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact Jordan Brown for a confidential chat today.

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Benefits:
Flexi-Time