Your new company A highly reputable organisation in Co. Down is seeking a driven and detail‑focused Credit Controller to join its expanding finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a stable, forward‑thinking business offering strong benefits, flexibility and long‑term progression. Your new role As Credit Controller, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the company's cashflow and ensuring effective credit management across a diverse customer base. You will take ownership of collections activity, assess customer creditworthiness and work closely with internal teams to resolve issues and ensure accounts remain within agreed terms. Key responsibilities include: Reconciling customer payments and remittances Assessing creditworthiness through financial analysis Preparing and issuing reminder letters and monthly statements Investigating and resolving non‑payment queries Working closely with sales, invoicing and operations to resolve account issues Ensuring major accounts align with agreed credit cycles Supporting monthly reporting and reducing debtor days Managing overdue accounts and making proactive customer contact What you'll need to succeed Experience in a credit control or similar finance role (or willingness to learn with strong aptitude) Excellent communication skills with a customer‑focused, professional approach Strong IT and reporting skills, particularly Excel Highly organised, methodical and accurate with excellent attention to detail Resilient and results‑driven, able to work to deadlines and targets Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage What you'll get in return You will join a supportive, collaborative organisation offering: Hybrid working (after onboarding) 30 days annual leave (including statutory days) Private healthcare Life assurance Flexible core hours A permanent contract in a stable, growing business with a strong reputation Salary up to 35k What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk