Dublin
Airtricity was acquired by Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) in February 2008. The acquisition gave SSE the market entry it was seeking to supply energy to customers in Ireland. SSE intends to utilise Airtricity as a platform to develop a truly pan-European renewables business and to become a major market force in the energy supply sector in Ireland. Following its sale, Airtricity now has two definitive businesses – energy supply and renewable energy development.
Airtricity is No.1 for renewable energy. Currently it supplies renewable energy to over 143,000 customers in Ireland with ambitious growth targets over the next 5 years to grow to 500,000 customers.
Scottish and Southern Energy is the 2nd largest energy company in the UK with a primary focus on the electricity, gas and telecoms sectors. It is a supplier of electricity and gas to over 8.75 million homes and businesses throughout Britain. It prides itself on being rated No. 1 for customer service.
We are currently seeking to recruit a Credit Controller. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate collection of current and aged debt Income within the Credit Control department.
Responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring/Ensuring customers are operating within agreed payment terms
- Reconciling individual and Group accounts
- Prioritizing Aged Debt collection
- Recording and inputting of all cash receipts, and updating the Sales Ledger accordingly
- Preparation of monthly valuations/reconciliations for certain Group/individual customers
- Liaising with Customer Services, Billing and Commercial Department
- Dealing with queries to ensure invoices are paid promptly
- Concentrate % of activity on outbound telephone calls
- Any other duties as may be determined by the Credit manager
The successful candidate should have the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in credit control environment is desirable
- Excellent analytical/reconciliation skills
- High proficiency in Microsoft excel.
- Good knowledge & experience working within a customer-focused environment
- Ability to influence prompt payment
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Experience in dealing with group accounts
- A proven track record in working to tight deadlines.
- A flexible approach to task management.
- Self motivated, team player
- Excellent telephone manner
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter quoting reference AR/09/141 to careers@airtricity.com closing date for applications is Friday 15th January 2010.
Internal Candidates - Out of courtesy, please inform your manager prior to submitting an application for this role.