Job Description
Group Accounts Receivable Specialist - Westmeath
Ref No: AM18545
County Westmeath, Republic of Ireland
Competitive salary
Group Accounts Receivable Specialist - County Westmeath.In this role you will be responsible for managing and controlling the company's receivables across all business units, ensuring timely collection, accurate posting, and compliance with company policies. The role plays a key part in maintaining healthy cash flow and supporting financial stability.Principal Accountabilities:1. Receivables Management
• Oversee AR processes for all group entities, including domestic and international subsidiaries.
• Manage AR related OEM customers, including compliance with customer portal billing requirements (e.g. EDI invoicing).
• Process, post and send customer invoices, credit notes, and debit notes in the ERP system (SAP).
• Reconcile payment deductions from Customers against remittance advices and debit notes.
• Post and reconcile cash receipts in SAP2. Credit Control & Collections
• Monitor customer accounts to ensure payments are collected within agreed terms.
• Proactively contact customers to resolve overdue balances.
• Coordinate with Sales to resolve disputes and billing issues.3. Reporting & Analysis
• Prepare monthly AR ageing analysis for group management.
• Assist in cash flow forecasting related to receivables.4. Internal Controls & Compliance
• Ensure adherence to company credit policies and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required AR documentation.
• Comply with VAT withholding tax, and other statutory reporting requirements.s. Continuous Improvement
• Recommend and implement process improvements to streamline AR operations.
• Participate in ERP system enhancements or automation projects.Skills and Experience requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in Accounts Receivable, preferably in manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of AR processes, credit management, and cash application.
• Experience with ERP systems
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reporting automation).
• Well-organized, self-motivated person with the ability to work on own initiative.
• Attention to detail.
• Good team player.
• An interest in developing a professional career in finance.