Credit & Collections Specialist

Credit & Collections Specialist

Must be fluent in both German and English

Location: Cork
Salary: €30,590 – €48,944 + Benefits
Job Type: Hybrid

Syntech Recruitment are partnering with a globally recognised organisation to recruit a German-Speaking Credit & Collections Specialist to support regional cash flow performance and customer account management activities across the DACH region.

This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional with experience in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or Collections who is fluent in both German and English and enjoys working within a fast-paced international environment.

You will manage a portfolio of customer accounts, drive cash collection activity, resolve billing disputes and support financial risk mitigation while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end credit control and collections activities across a designated customer portfolio
• Drive cash collection performance and support achievement of monthly regional cash flow targets
• Conduct account reconciliations to maintain accurate aged debt reporting and ledger integrity
• Collaborate closely with Customer Service teams to resolve invoice queries, disputes and payment delays
• Monitor customer credit limits and ensure compliance with agreed credit terms
• Execute order release processes in line with internal credit policy and risk controls
• Reduce delinquency levels and support DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate customer account records and financial documentation
• Build strong customer relationships while applying professional negotiation and collections techniques
• Escalate high-risk or overdue accounts where appropriate

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 18 months’ experience within a Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or Collections environment
• Previous experience managing customer accounts and aged debt portfolios
• Strong account reconciliation and ledger management experience
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Confident working with financial data and payment analysis
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced finance function
• Professional level English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient IT skills and experience using finance or ERP systems

Preferred Background

• Certificate or Diploma qualification in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• Experience working within a shared services, manufacturing or multinational environment would be advantageous
• Exposure to KPI-driven collections or cash flow performance targets

What’s on Offer

Financial & Health Benefits

Healthcare contribution

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care contribution

Work-Life Balance

Hybrid working arrangements

Increasing annual leave entitlement with service

Additional company leave days

Family-friendly policies

Training & Development

ACCA accredited training support

Professional memberships funded where relevant

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Additional Benefits

On-site parking

Sports & Social Club

CSR and charity initiatives

Employee wellbeing, sustainability and DE&I programmes

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established international business offering strong career development, structured professional support and long-term progression within a collaborative finance environment.

The role would suit candidates currently working as:

• Credit Controller
• Accounts Receivable Specialist
• Collections Analyst
• Finance Administrator
• Billing & Collections Coordinator

Apply Now

To apply or learn more, contact Syntech Recruitment today.