AR Credit Analyst
JOB_53985201127461Job type
PermanentLocation
ClareWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Financial And Management AccountingIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
€33,000-€37,000
Permanent opportunity | Benefits package | Newly created role in a growing company
Your new company
You will be joining a well-established and growing organisation with a strong focus on compliance, process improvement, and operational excellence. This is a brand newly created role, offering the opportunity to shape and enhance accounts payable processes within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where continuous improvement is actively encouraged.
Your new role
As an AR Credit Analyst, you will be responsible for evaluating customer creditworthiness, managing credit risk, and supporting the company’s accounts receivable function to ensure timely collections while maintaining strong customer relationships. This role plays a critical part in minimising bad debt exposure and optimising cash flow.
- Evaluate and approve customer credit applications using financial statements, credit reports, and payment history.
- Establish and maintain appropriate credit limits and terms based on risk assessment.
- Monitor customer accounts for changes in financial condition and proactively manage risk exposure.
- Apply daily customer payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers, lockbox, credit cards) to the appropriate invoices in the ERP system.
- Ensure timely and accurate posting of all incoming payments.
- Research and resolve unapplied or misapplied cash
- Track outstanding balances and ageing reports.
- Lead collection efforts on overdue accounts, including escalation when necessary.
- Investigate and resolve billing disputes to facilitate timely payment.
- Work closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance teams to balance revenue growth and risk management.
- Communicate credit decisions and policies effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain strong relationships with key customers while enforcing credit policies.
- Prepare regular reports on AR ageing, credit exposure, bad debt reserves, and collections performance.
- Ensure compliance with company credit policies and internal controls.
- Support audits by providing required documentation and analysis.
- Identify opportunities to improve credit evaluation processes and collection efficiency.
- Assist in implementing tools or system enhancements related to AR and credit management.
- Establishes, implements, manages, and monitors critical accounting and reporting processes and associated metrics. Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
What you'll need to succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
- 5–7+ years of experience in credit analysis, accounts receivable, or related finance roles.
- Strong understanding of financial statements and credit risk assessment.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and credit bureau tools.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work in a structured and compliance-driven environment
- Exposure to audit, compliance, and process improvement initiatives
- A collaborative team culture with opportunities to mentor and support others
- Career development within a growing organisation
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 about your career.
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Talk to Leona Walsh, the specialist consultant managing this position
Located in Hays Recruitment, Galway, 3a Commerce House, Flood Street, Telephone: 091416920