Job description
A well-established and successful manufacturing business based near Antrim is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable & Payroll Specialist to join its Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional with strong accounts receivable and payroll experience to play a key role within a busy finance function.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing customer accounts, processing payroll, supporting month-end activities, and maintaining accurate financial records while working closely with internal departments and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise and process customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
- Process weekly and monthly payroll.
- Monitor the accounts receivable ledger, ensuring customer payments are received, allocated and recorded correctly.
- Proactively follow up on outstanding customer accounts and resolve billing or payment queries.
- Reconcile customer accounts and prepare aged debtor reports.
- Allocate customer receipts within the accounting system.
- Respond to customer account enquiries and provide statements as required.
- Support month-end reporting by preparing accounts receivable reconciliations and schedules.
- Maintain accurate and organised records of invoices, receipts and customer correspondence.
- Liaise with internal departments to resolve account-related issues efficiently.
- Support internal and external audits by providing relevant financial documentation.
- Complete bank reconciliations.
- Reconcile company credit card accounts.
- Assist with Purchase Ledger duties as required.
- Carry out other finance-related responsibilities as reasonably required.
Essential Criteria
- Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or similar finance role.
- Proven experience processing both weekly and monthly payroll.
- Experience managing credit insurance and liaising with external stakeholders, including banks and insurers.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
- Experience using accounting software and ERP systems (such as Sage, Infor, Syteline or similar).
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
- Customer-focused with a professional and approachable manner.
- A proactive team player with a positive attitude.
- High levels of integrity, accountability and confidentiality.
For further information on this job, apply via the link or contact Jordan Brown for a confidential chat today.
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