Credit Control Assistant in Newtownabbey

Credit Control Assistant Belfast We are delighted to be partnering with a leading business communications and technology solutions provider to appoint a Credit Control Assistant to their growing finance team in Belfast. You'll take ownership of the credit control function, managing customer accounts, monitoring outstanding debt and ensuring customers adhere to agreed payment terms. The role will involve regular interaction with customers and internal departments, handling account queries, negotiating payment terms and supporting the wider finance team across multiple businesses within the group. Key Responsibilities Manage the company's credit control function and ensure customers adhere to agreed credit terms Proactively monitor outstanding debt and follow up overdue invoices to maximise cash collection Send invoices and customer statements as required Carry out credit checks and review customer credit ratings using CreditSafe Establish appropriate credit terms for new and existing customers Negotiate payment terms with customers where appropriate Maintain and reconcile the debtor ledger across multiple companies within the group Respond to customer queries relating to invoices, payments and account balances Liaise with internal departments to investigate and resolve account queries Prepare aged debt reports and provide relevant information to management Identify potential credit risks and escalate issues where appropriate Manage the small claims process, including preparing and submitting claim files Ensure credit control processes are completed accurately and in line with company procedures Support wider finance activities and ad hoc requirements when necessary Who We're Looking For Previous experience within Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger or a similar finance role Strong understanding of credit control processes and the management of customer accounts Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence dealing with customers Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Strong IT skills and the ability to work with finance systems Previous experience managing a debtor ledger across multiple entities would be advantageous Experience with Sage 200 would be desirable What's On Offer Competitive salary Opportunity to join a growing and established finance team Exposure to a varied credit control function across multiple businesses Company pension Employee discount Company events If you're an experienced Credit Controller, Accounts Receivable or Sales Ledger professional looking for your next opportunity in Belfast, get in touch with Diarmuid for a confidential discussion. TPBN1_NI