Accounts Receivable Manager

Accounts Receivable Manager

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid Working
• Pension

About the Role

Our client is a well-established organisation operating across Ireland, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services and maintaining long-term customer relationships. Their success is built on a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

The organisation places a strong focus on innovation and employee development, creating an environment where individuals are encouraged to grow their skills and contribute to the ongoing success of the business.

Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Credit Manager to join the team.

This role is responsible for managing the company's credit function. The successful candidate will oversee credit line decisions and act as the direct line manager for the credit team. Using a professional and proactive approach, you will provide clear guidance and support to your team, encouraging productivity and ensuring that targets and deadlines are consistently achieved.

You will also analyse complex debtor ledgers, identify key issues, and provide insight using strong analytical and numerical skills. The position requires close collaboration with commercial teams including sales and pricing departments, so the ability to build strong working relationships is essential.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A strong leader with previous credit and people management experience

• Self-motivated and results driven

• Eager to continuously develop their knowledge and skills

If you are ready to take on a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the credit team

• Ensure adequate training, coaching, and development opportunities are provided

• Maintain credit, collections, and customer accounts to the highest standards and in line with agreed service levels

• Effectively handle customer queries and escalations

• Agree and manage customer payment plans

• Liaise with debt collection agencies and legal representatives where required

• Support colleagues across the business as operational needs arise

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports

• Represent the organisation in relevant industry forums and meetings where required

• Review customer accounts regularly with credit controllers and sales management

Key Accountabilities

• Management of the debtors ledger

• Maintain strong performance aligned with company KPIs

• Agree customer credit terms and limits

• Resolve customer queries efficiently

• Ensure all customer records are accurately maintained

• Ensure relevant financial transactions are processed daily

• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial controls and regulations

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' credit control experience

• Minimum 2 years' people management experience

• Strong understanding of debtor ledger management

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills

• Relevant professional qualification is advantageous

• Knowledge of financial compliance frameworks is desirable

• Full Class B driver's licence and willingness to travel when required