Accounts Receivable Associate – 12 month Fixed Term Contract

elfc; Shannon; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

elfc in Shannon, County Clare, Ireland, is hiring an Accounts Receivable Associate on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. You will manage a portfolio of international airline customers, ensure timely collection of receivables, accurate invoicing and account reconciliation, and support cash flow and financial controls.

The role requires 3+ years in AR or credit control, advanced Excel and ERP experience, and a collaborative, proactive approach within a global Finance Operations team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or a comparable finance role.
• Practical experience of customer account management, collections, payment allocation, and reconciliations.
• Advanced MS Excel capability and proficiency in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Month-end support for journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, and review.
• Day-to-day management of customer contract obligations across invoicing and collections.
• Arrears identification, communication and solution proposal.
• Process improvement ownership across Finance Operations.
• Provide cross-functional support within elfc and assist audits when required.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Credit control

MS Excel

Financial reconciliation

Education

Accounting Technician, Part-Qualified Accountant, or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Accounts Receivable Associate – 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Shannon

Reporting To: SVP Finance Operations

Description

The Accounts Receivable Associate manages a portfolio of international airline customers, ensuring timely collection of receivables, accurate invoicing and account reconciliation, and consistent compliance with company policies and contractual obligations. The role supports cash flow, credit risk management, financial control, and continuous improvement across Finance Operations.

Role Responsibilities

• Month-end support for journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, and review.
• Responsible for day-to-day customer contract obligations across invoicing and collections.
• Arrears identification, communication and solution proposal.
• Process improvement ownership across Finance Operations.
• Deal team and cross-functional stakeholder support within elfc.
• Internal and external audit support.
• Provide support across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and wider Finance activities when required.
• Contribute to a collaborative, accountable and improvement-focused team culture.
• Undertake other ad hoc duties, relevant responsibilities and projects as required by the SVP Finance Operations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Accounting Technician, Part-Qualified Accountant, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or a comparable finance role.
• Practical experience of customer account management, collections, payment allocation, and reconciliations.
• Advanced MS Excel capability and proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Experience using ERP or financial management systems.

Desirable

• Experience in aviation leasing or international financial services industry.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a comparable ERP platform.

Competencies

• Reliable, highly organized, proactive and can prioritise workload to ensure tasks are completed to a high standard and to deadlines.
• Ability to identify early and solve problems with a can-do attitude with proven ability to use initiative.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a global team environment.