Senior Credit Controller

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Senior Credit Controller to join our Finance team in Mallow. This is a fixed-term opportunity for a duration of 18-24 months.

Role Purpose

This role is responsible for maximising cash flow, minimising credit risk, and ensuring the timely collection of outstanding debts while maintaining strong customer and stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Maximise cash flow by ensuring timely collection of due invoices and outstanding customer balances.
• Prepare weekly debtor reports and regular monthly and quarterly reports for senior management.
• Monitor customer accounts to identify payment risks, resolve queries, and support timely issue resolution.
• Liaise with internal teams and external partners, including legal, auditors, banking partners, and credit insurance providers as required.
• Support the Credit Manager in minimising credit risk and maintaining strong corporate governance standards.
• Drive process improvements, maintain SOPs, and ensure CEM issues and unpaid direct debits are reviewed and communicated daily.
• Work with the Sales Director and Head of Group Sales to support the timely set-up of approved new business.
• Maintain a strong customer focus and uphold a commitment to service excellence.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in credit control, credit management, accounts receivable, or a similar finance role.
• Membership of the IICM or a similar professional body is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, online banking platforms, credit management, and accounting processes.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and numerical ability.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, decision making, and problem solving skills.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, credit risk management, and process improvement.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and customer focus.

The Benefits of working with Barry Group

• Educational Support.
• Discounted Goods.
• In house Mental Health First Aiders and additional Wellbeing Programs including Cycle to Work Scheme.
• CSR Activities.
• Future Planning with our Pension Plan.
• Competitive Salary.
• Professional Development Opportunities.