Accounts Receivable Officer

National Vehicle Distribution; New Ross; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Death In Service Benefit

Digital GP Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Leave Purchase Programme

Long Service Awards

Staff Purchase Schemes

Tyres

Tools

Bike to Work

Discounted Gym Membership

Job summary

National Vehicle Distribution in Ireland is seeking an Accounts Receivable Officer to join our finance team. This entry-level role offers on-the-job training in a fast-paced finished vehicle logistics environment.

You will raise invoices, manage customer queries, reconcile data, and support debt collection while collaborating with internal teams to ensure accurate financial records. The successful candidate will hold a third-level qualification in Accounting/Finance/Business, have strong Excel

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience in accounts/finance administration.

Responsibilities

• Raise accurate sales invoices for workshop and transport customers across Ireland and the UK.
• Handle customer queries promptly while building strong client relationships.
• Reconcile Sage sales data against our finished vehicle logistics system.
• Collaborate with internal teams to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Assist with credit control duties and help maintain KPIs for debtors and collections.
• Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc accounts tasks as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business degree

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

About NVD

A family-owned business, established in 1980, NVD was set up to assist vehicle manufacturers in the timely and incident free distribution of their products. We’ve established ourselves as a one stop shop providing the three main pillars of outbound logistics, including transporting, storing and enhancing our customers’ vehicles, prior to delivery to their end location. Since 1980 NVD has been at the forefront of pioneering the digitisation of the FVL industry. As early adopters of emerging technology we have been able to introduce huge efficiencies saving time and money for our customers. Our unwavering commitment to progress and continual service improvement remains at the heart of our business today.

Position Overview

We are looking for an ambitious, college-qualified Accounts Receivable Officer to join our finance team. This is an ideal entry-level opportunity for someone with foundational accounts experience who wants a new challenge in the fast-paced finished vehicle logistics industry. Full on-the-job training will be provided.

Pay and Benefits

• Pension Scheme

• Death In Service Benefit

• Digital GP Service

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Annual Leave Purchase Programme

• Long Service Awards

• Staff Purchase Schemes:

• Tyres

• Tools

• Bike to Work

• Discounted Gym Membership

Key Responsibilities

• Raise accurate sales invoices for workshop and transport customers across Ireland and the UK.

• Handle customer queries promptly while building strong, positive client relationships.

• Reconcile Sage sales data against our finished vehicle logistics system.

• Collaborate with internal teams to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies.

• Assist with credit control duties and help maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for debtors and collections.

• Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc accounts tasks as required.

Key Requirements

• Eager to take on a challenge and learn the logistics industry from the ground up.

• Organised, driven, and enthusiastic with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills for dealing with both customers and internal departments.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Knowledge and Skills required

• A third-level qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent, such as Accounting Technicians Ireland).

• Some prior experience working within an accounts or finance administration team (internships or placement years welcome).

• Working knowledge of general accounting procedures.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience with Sage 200, or other accounting package.

Equal Opportunities Statement

National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or membership of the Traveller community, in accordance with Irish and UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

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