Credit Control – Meath

Co Meath
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago
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Purcell O’Leary have been assigned to recruit for the role of Credit Controller, who will be responsible for managing the company's debtor ledger, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices, assessing credit risk, and maintaining strong customer relationships.The Credit Controller combines financial accuracy with confident communication and a proactive approach to cashflow management.🛠️ Key Responsibilities for the Credit Control role:

Monitor and manage the accounts receivable ledger.
Chase outstanding payments via phone, email, and written communication.
Allocate incoming payments accurately to customer accounts.
Conduct credit checks on new and existing customers.
Set and review credit limits in line with company policy.
Resolve invoice queries by working closely with sales, operations, and finance teams.
Prepare weekly and monthly debtor reports for management.
Escalate high-risk accounts and recommend appropriate action.
Maintain accurate records of all credit control activity.
Support month-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting.
Contribute to continuous improvement of credit control processes.

🎯 Skills & Competencies for the Credit Control role

Strong communication and negotiation skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
Confident working with customers in challenging situations.
Strong numerical and analytical ability.
Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Sage, Oracle, NetSuite).
Good Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables are a plus).
Professional, calm, and solutions-focused approach.

🎓 Experience & Qualifications for the Credit Control role:

Previous experience in a credit control or accounts receivable role.
Understanding of credit risk and cashflow management.
Knowledge of accounting principles is beneficial.

Purcell O' Leary