Accounts Receivable/ Credit Control, Nobber

College Group are a privately held company founded in 1989. We are the largest processor and exporter of animal by-products in Ireland. Diversification and investment strategy has resulted in large scale developments in the production of biofuels and the manufacture of organic fertilisers. Continuous development has led to expansion into renewable energy with solar installation and planned renewable gas production.We are currently seeking to recruit an Accounts Receivable/ Credit Control role for a 12 month period to join our Finance Team in Nobber, Co. Meath. As a Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining an efficient credit control function, ensuring the timely collection of outstanding payments from customers. Your primary objective will be to minimize bad debt exposure while upholding our core values and fostering positive relationships with our customers. RESPONSIBILITIES:Credit Control Management:Develop and implement effective credit control procedures, adhering to best practices, to ensure the prompt collection of outstanding payments.Monitor and manage aged debtor reports, prioritizing collection efforts based on outstanding debt levels and payment history.Continuously review and enhance credit control policies and procedures to improve efficiency and reduce outstanding debt.Invoicing and Billing:Generate accurate and timely invoices for services provided, ensuring compliance with billing schedules and rates.Address any billing queries in a timely manner, resolving them with professionalism and maintaining positive relationships.Relationship Management:Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, acting as the primary point of contact for credit control matters.Collaborate with the finance team and other departments to ensure accurate and up-to-date financial information is maintained.Reporting and Analysis:Prepare regular reports on debt collection, aging analysis, and credit control performance for management review.Identify and analyse payment patterns and trends, implementing strategies to optimize cash flow and minimize bad debt exposure.Provide recommendations for process improvements and implement best practices within the credit control function. Qualifications and Skills:Proven experience as a Credit Controller or in a similar role.Thorough knowledge of credit control principles, techniques, and best practices.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with customers.Proficiency in using accounting software, SAGE and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills.Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and meet deadlines.