Our client, a thriving business located near Cork City, is seeking a talented individual to join their busy finance team on a 6-month fixed term contract, with excellent potential for a permanent role. This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in maintaining healthy cash flow and building strong customer relationships. While the role encompasses a broad range of accounts duties, we are particularly keen to hear from candidates who excel in the Accounts Receivable sphere. Your responsibilities will be diverse, offering a comprehensive understanding of the finance function. A significant portion of your time will be dedicated to Accounts Receivable. Key Responsibilities: Own the customer billing process, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing. Proactively manage collections, chasing outstanding payments and resolving discrepancies with a professional and persistent approach. Prepare vital Accounts Receivable reports, providing crucial insights into payment trends and outstanding balances. Monitor customer accounts closely for any non-payments, delayed payments, or other irregularities, taking prompt action to resolve issues. Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring all accounts are reconciled accurately. Communicate effectively with customers via phone and email to resolve queries and maintain positive relationships. Processing all invoices for both external and intercompany suppliers. Allocating and verifying mathematical accuracy of invoices and ensuring appropriate approvals and supporting documentation are attached. Maintaining strong contact with suppliers and internal departments. Processing weekly payment runs and preparing supplier payment slips. Maintaining Accounts Payable files and generating AP age analysis. Maintaining and reconciling all bank accounts and updating the core ERP system. Performing account reconciliations and assisting with month, quarter, and year-end close processes. Key Requirements A minimum of 3 years' experience in a fast-paced accounts role, with a demonstrable track record in Accounts Receivable. Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail, coupled with strong numerical ability. A dynamic individual with the ability to work on your own initiative in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organisational and communication skills. The ability to multi-task and prioritise workload effectively. A collaborative team player who will work closely with all departments. Strong IT Skills, particularly proficient in Excel and Microsoft Skills: Accounts Assistant Sage Excel