Accounts Receivable Officer

Location: Co. Antrim

About the role

We are recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Officer to focus on credit control and payroll, managing and monitoring incoming payments, ensuring accuracy of financial transactions, maintaining customer records, and resolving payment discrepancies. You will play a critical part in maintaining the company’s cash flow and supporting overall financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Process customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Process payroll weekly and monthly.
• Monitor accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are received and properly recorded.
• Follow up with customers on overdue accounts and resolve billing/payment discrepancies.
• Reconcile customer accounts and prepare aging reports.
• Apply cash receipts to customer accounts in accounting systems.
• Communicate with customers to address billing questions and provide account statements when necessary.
• Assist with month-end closing by providing accurate AR reports and schedules.
• Maintain organised records of all invoices, receipts, and correspondence.
• Collaborate with the sales and customer service teams to resolve account-related issues.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.

Requirements

• Proven experience in accounts receivable and/or purchase ledger.
• Working knowledge of payroll.
• Proficiency in accounting software, ideally Sage.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£30-35k, dependent on experience).
• Flexible working hours.
• Bonus scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Private healthcare.
• Pension scheme.