Credit Controller

at  Briggs Equipment

Role: Credit Controller
Company: Galway Plant and Tool Hire – The Briggs Equipment Group
Location: Galway
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Permanent
Galway Plant and Tool Hire (GPT) is a one of Ireland’s largest and most successful plant, commercial vehicle hire specialists. GPT is part of The Briggs Equipment Group, a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across the UK and Ireland.
We are now looking for a Credit Controller to join our successful and growing Finance team in Galway.

THIS IS ROLE YOU WILL BE:

• Accountable to the Financial Controller for debt levels experienced with assigned customers.
• Evaluating customer debt positions and changes in customer payment behaviour.
• Maintaining clean client records.
• Agreeing customer payment plans in conjunction with the Finance Controller.
• Completing cash collection information for inclusion in the wider business KPIs.
• Using debt reports to investigate customer debts down to invoice level.
• Conducting monthly reconciliation of accounts receivable ledger accounts.
• Completing bank reconciliations (receipts and loan accounts) as required.
• Overseeing/completing the forwarding of monthly statements to customers to keep them updated on the debt status of their account.
• Setting up new customer credit accounts in line with agreed guidelines
• Ensuring daily cash and debtor targets are met.

WHAT WILL HELP YOU TO EXCEL IN THIS ROLE:

• Previous experience work within a credit control role
• Excellent understanding of credit control procedures and processes
• Assertive and confident in approach
• Good communication skills
• Accuracy and good attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of Excel and Microsoft programs