C&D Foods and its affiliates are one of the largest pet food manufacturers in Europe, offering specially-formulated cat and dog food for the private label market. Founded in 1969, C&D Foods and its affiliates have grown to become one of the industry's leading pet food producers with eight manufacturing sites across Europe supplying quality products to customers around the world. We provide a one-stop-shop for all our customer's wet and dry pet food needs, from large-scale, low-cost highly-automated facilities to multi-purpose, smaller volume flexible sites. Through our dedicated Nutrition & Research Centre and focus on continuous improvement, we've developed a reputation for innovation, collaboration, quality and market expertise. A permanent full-time position has recently become available within the Finance Team in our Mullingar office. The Accounts Assistant (Accounts Receivable) is a key role within the Finance Team. The incumbent will be responsible for collecting payment of our invoices, which is an essential task of the function. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with the set-up of customer accounts. Match incoming payments to outstanding invoices and allocate accordingly. Issue statements to customers on a regular basis and request payment for invoices due. Check validity of debit notes received & process credit note if required. Monitor aged debt reports and provide detailed analysis for any overdue balances. Communicate with customers regarding any queries or discrepancies. Assist with month-end processes related to accounts receivable. Liaise with commercial team in relation to selling prices changes. Liaise with customer service team in relation to invoice queries. Perform additional accounting and administrative tasks as required. PERSONAL COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS: 3rd Level Business / Commerce qualification desirable. Minimum of 2 years working in an Accounts Receivable role. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and skills in ERP applications. High level of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and trust. Ability to meet deadlines and work with accuracy. Must have a 'can do' attitude with a willingness to undertake any task required. Attention to detail. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Excellent interpersonal/teamwork skills. Experience in a similar role. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.