Accounts and Payments Client Representative

Engage People Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage People Recruitment in Galway City is seeking an Accounts and Payments Client Representative to join its back-office finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role offers a structured environment with focus on accurate payment processing and reconciliations, reporting to internal controls and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will manage direct debits and standing orders, reconcile multiple bank accounts, and respond to customer queries by phone and email, beginning

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in finance, accounts, credit control, payments, or similar admin role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Experience with account reconciliation and payment processing.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity and discretion with confidential information.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile direct debits, standing orders, and other automated payments.
• Prepare and maintain reconciliations across multiple bank accounts.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding reconciliation items and payment queries.
• Review daily and periodic financial reports for accuracy and data integrity.
• Handle customer queries via telephone and email.
• Support the wider finance and operations team with admin duties.
• Contribute to maintaining internal controls and operational standards.

Skills

Excel

Word

Attention to detail

Education

Business/Finance/Accounting degree

APA/QFA desirable

Job description

Job Title: Accounts and Payments Client Representative

Location: Galway City (onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: €34,000 - €40,000 (depending on experience)

Start Date: Immediately

An established financial services organisation is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join its back-office finance team.

This role is ideal for someone with strong accounts administration experience who enjoys working in a structured environment, has excellent attention to detail, and takes pride in delivering accurate and efficient financial processing services.

Role Summary:

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing accurate and timely payment processing and reconciliation support while ensuring all financial transactions are completed in accordance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and operational procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and reconcile direct debits, standing orders, and other automated payment transactions.
• Prepare and maintain reconciliations across multiple bank accounts.
• Investigate and resolve outstanding reconciliation items and payment-related queries.
• Review daily and periodic financial reports to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
• Handle customer queries professionally via telephone and email.
• Support the wider finance and operations team with general administrative duties.
• Contribute to maintaining strong internal controls and operational standards.

The Candidate:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in finance, accounts, credit control, payments, or a similar administrative role.
• A strong understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Experience with account reconciliation and financial transaction processing.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• APA/ QFA qualification desirable.
• Commitment to maintaining ongoing professional development and CPD requirements.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a respected financial services organisation.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Career development and ongoing training opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.