Accounts Receivable

Panda Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Ireland is seeking an Accounts Receivable team member to support our busy finance function. You’ll maintain customer accounts, manage payment collections, resolve queries, and help keep processes accurate and up to date.

The role suits an organized, communicative self-starter comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment, with a focus on accuracy and teamwork within Panda’s finance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in accounts receivable.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• High level of computer literacy and ability to produce reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work as part of a team and manage multiple tasks.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong sense of urgency and prioritisation.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Positive, team-focused approach.
• Experience with Workday is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain allocated customer accounts with accurate information.
• Answer queries and coordinate with Admin and Sales to resolve issues.
• Contact customers about outstanding payments.
• Support timely cash collection and reduce overdue balances.
• Produce weekly and monthly AR reports.
• Issue monthly customer statements.
• Review and approve new accounts per internal processes.
• Request credit reports when required.
• Place customers on credit hold when appropriate.
• Escalate issues to Credit Control Supervisor as needed.
• Support wider finance team with other duties.

Skills

Analytical ability

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Team player

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Urgency and prioritisation

Telephone etiquette

Team-oriented

Workday experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

Accounts Receivable At Panda, Ireland’s largest waste management business, we’re looking for an

About The Role

At Panda, Ireland’s largest waste management business, we’re looking for an Accounts Receivable team member to support our finance function. This Accounts Receivable role is ideal for someone who is organised, accurate, confident speaking with customers, and comfortable working with financial information in a busy, deadline-driven environment. You’ll play an important part in maintaining customer accounts, supporting payment collection, resolving queries, and helping the wider finance team keep processes accurate and up to date. You’ll be part of a supportive team where accuracy, communication and follow-through are key.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain allocated customer accounts, ensuring information is accurate and up to date
• Answer customer queries and work with Admin and Sales teams to resolve issues effectively
• Contact customers regarding outstanding payments
• Support timely cash collection and help reduce overdue balances
• Produce weekly and monthly Accounts Receivable reports
• Issue monthly customer statements
• Review and approve new accounts in line with internal processes
• Request credit reports where required
• Place customers on credit hold when appropriate
• Escalate issues to the Credit Control Supervisor where needed
• Support the wider finance team with any other duties as required

About You

• Minimum 1 year of previous experience in an Accounts Receivable department
• Strong analytical ability, gained through work experience, education or both
• High level of computer literacy, with the ability to produce and work with reports
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work as part of a functional team
• Flexible, organised and able to manage multiple tasks at once
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-focused environment
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritise effectively"
• Professional telephone manner
• Positive, team-focused approach
• Experience working with Workday would be a distinct advantage

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build on their experience in an Accounts Receivable role within a busy finance team at Panda.

About Us

We are Panda. We value waste. We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste. Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve. At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together. We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward. We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make. And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.

Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve. (DE&I Policy Statement)