Accounts Receivable Officer

Accounts Receivable Officer Craigavon

We are excited to be supporting a well-established business within the food manufacturing industry in the appointment of an Accounts Receivable Officer to join their finance team in Craigavon.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Sales Ledger or a similar finance position. You'll play an important role in maintaining the customer ledger, assisting with cash collection and ensuring all payments and transactions are recorded accurately and efficiently.

The successful candidate will liaise with both customers and internal teams to resolve account queries, investigate outstanding balances and support the day-to-day running of the receivables function. This is a full-time, permanent, office-based role offering excellent opportunities to build your experience and progress within an established organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer a designated portfolio of customer accounts
• Track outstanding invoices and carry out regular follow-up on overdue balances
• Process customer receipts and ensure payments are allocated to the correct accounts
• Respond to queries relating to invoices, payments, account balances and deductions
• Investigate account discrepancies and work with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues
• Support the preparation and processing of customer billing
• Monitor accounts and orders placed on hold, taking appropriate action to resolve issues
• Complete regular customer account reconciliations and follow up on any discrepancies
• Liaise with customers and internal departments to ensure issues are resolved promptly
• Ensure all receivables activity is carried out in accordance with internal procedures
• Work within required SOX and financial control frameworks
• Assist with other finance activities and ad hoc duties as required

Who We're Looking For

• Previous experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Sales Ledger or a similar finance environment
• Experience dealing with customer accounts and outstanding balances
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach to customer interaction
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when handling financial information
• Competent user of Excel and Microsoft Office
• Well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Previous experience working with a high-volume customer ledger is advantageous
• SAP or wider ERP system experience would be desirable
• A proactive and methodical approach to investigating and resolving account issues

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Valuable experience within a high-volume Accounts Receivable environment
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and development
• Supportive and established finance team

If you have a background in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or Sales Ledger and are looking for your next opportunity within an established organisation, get in touch for a confidential discussion.