Accounts Receivable Specialist

Keelings; Fingal; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop

Free on-site parking with electric car

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Keelings is seeking a dedicated Credit Controller to manage end-to-end collections across a varied customer base. You will reconcile accounts, process daily cash receipts, and support the finance team with AR duties. Strong Excel skills and a proactive, customer-focused approach are essential.

Based in Ireland, the role offers on-site work with opportunities to contribute to improving cashflow and reducing aged debt. A collaborative team environment and focus on accuracy are key.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in credit control is desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end collection of key debtor accounts to ensure timely payment.
• Perform weekly reconciliations and resolve discrepancies with customers.
• Process and allocate cash receipts to customer accounts daily.
• Liaise with Commercial team to resolve complex account issues and disputes.
• Complete weekly/month-end debtor close processes and reporting.

Skills

Credit control

Excel

Telephone etiquette

Education

Two years’ credit control experience

Tools

KBS

SUN financial system

Job description

About Keelings

Keelings is a 100% Irish‑owned family business passionate about fresh produce. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, we grow, source, and supply top‑quality fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships – powered by our dedicated people.

Purpose Of The Role

To manage debtor accounts in a professional and timely manner, delivering strong results for internal and external customers. The role involves timely and efficient collection of funds, maximising cash flow, and minimising bad debt risk.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Manage the end‑to‑end collection of key debtor accounts across multiple retail groups and independent customers, ensuring timely payment and reducing aged debt.
• Perform weekly debtor account reconciliations to maintain accurate customer balances, identify discrepancies, and resolve outstanding issues.
• Reconcile customer portals to ensure invoices, credit notes, and payments are accurately reflected, enabling timely payment and resolving portal‑related discrepancies.
• Process and allocate daily cash receipts, ensuring accurate and timely posting to customer accounts.
• Resolve customer account queries by providing copy invoices, statements, and supporting documentation, following up to ensure credit requests are processed and approved.
• Import and validate sales batches from the warehouse management system (KBS) into the SUN financial system, maintaining data accuracy and financial integrity.
• Administer weekly and monthly direct debit collections, ensuring payments are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Complete weekly and month‑end debtor close processes, including statement generation, ledger reconciliation, and reporting.
• Monitor debtor performance and attend regular review meetings with the Team Lead and Credit Manager to discuss collection progress, prioritise actions, and escalations for high‑risk accounts.
• Liaise closely with the Commercial team to resolve complex account issues, disputes, and deductions, ensuring prompt payment from customers.
• Prepare and report overdue accounts to the Credit Insurance Company in line with company procedures and policy requirements.
• Crostrain across the Accounts Receivable function to provide full ledger support, improve team flexibility, and ensure seamless cover during annual leave and absences.
• Support the finance team with additional Accounts Receivable and administrative duties as required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Ensure customers adhere to and pay within agreed credit terms.
• Resolve queries in a timely manner to collect payment efficiently.
• Reduce bad debt risk for the business.

Key Skills & Knowledge

• Excel and credit control experience; telephone etiquette.

Essential

• Previous experience in a fast‑paced environment, cash collection, and query resolution.

Education & Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in credit control is desirable.
• Self‑starter with an ability to work on own initiative.
• Customer focused.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills / confident phone manner.
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel.
• Multi‑tasking abilities essential for this fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop and subsidised canteen.
• Free on‑site parking with access to electric chargers.
• Wellness initiatives such as wellness week.

Keelings Values

• People Matter
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Passion for Achievement

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where everyone can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know at [e-mail].