Accounts Receivable Specialist

Why apply for this role?

• Excellent opportunity to join a growing and established local employer
• Varied role across Accounts Receivable, Credit Control & Payroll
• Excellent exposure to the wider finance function
• 30 Days Holiday
• Flexible working hours between 7:00am and 6:00pm
• Private Healthcare Cash Plan
• Company Sick Pay & Life Insurance
• Monthly Attendance Bonus
• On-Site Parking
• Friendly and supportive finance team

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Receivable or Credit Control professional to join a successful and growing manufacturing company based outside Ballymena.

About the Job

Working as part of an established finance team and reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounts Receivable Specialist will be responsible for managing incoming payments, maintaining accurate customer accounts and supporting the companys credit control and payroll processes.

This is a varied opportunity that offers exposure beyond accounts receivable, including weekly and monthly payroll, bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, purchase ledger support and month-end reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing customer invoices accurately and efficiently
• Processing weekly and monthly payroll
• Managing and monitoring the accounts receivable ledger
• Following up on overdue accounts
• Resolving billing and payment discrepancies
• Reconciling customer accounts
• Preparing aged debt reports
• Allocating cash receipts to customer accounts
• Issuing customer statements and responding to account queries
• Assisting with month-end reporting and closing processes
• Maintaining accurate records of invoices, receipts and correspondence
• Liaising with Sales and Customer Service teams
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Completing bank and credit card reconciliations
• Assisting with purchase ledger duties when required

Previous Experience

• Previous experience within Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or Collections
• Experience processing weekly and monthly payroll
• Experience working with credit insurance and external stakeholders
• Good understanding of accounting principles and processes
• Experience using accounting or ERP software such as Sage, Quick Books, Syteline or Infor
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Confident working independently and as part of a wider finance team

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 8:00am5:00pm, with a flexitime system allowing hours to be worked between 7:00am and 6:00pm.

For further information on this opportunity, or if you are currently working within Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or Payroll and considering your next move, get in touch with Jasmin Yasin at HireIQ in complete confidence.