Accounts Receivable Specialist

Nexus Recruitment Partners; Munster; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Recruitment Partners is seeking an Accounts Receivable professional to join its finance team in Ireland. You will manage customer invoices, allocate payments, and reconcile accounts while supporting the wider finance function.

The role requires experience in AR, strong Excel skills, and the ability to liaise with customers and internal departments. A detail-oriented, proactive team player will thrive in this busy environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable role or similar finance function.
• A qualification in Business, Accounting or Finance would be advantageous but not essential.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AR processes.
• Experience with invoicing, payment allocation and reconciliations.
• Ability to resolve customer queries and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to liaise with customers and internal teams.
• Able to work independently and as part of a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts receivable process, ensuring customer invoices are raised and issued accurately and on time.
• Allocate incoming customer payments and ensure receipts are accurately recorded against outstanding invoices.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on overdue balances to support timely collections.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies or outstanding balances.
• Liaise with customers and internal departments to resolve billing, payment and account queries.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and data.
• Prepare and issue customer statements and assist with account reporting.
• Support credit control activities, including monitoring credit limits and escalating potential payment issues.
• Assist with month-end activities, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Support audit requirements and ensure compliance with internal financial controls and procedures.
• Contribute to finance process improvements and undertake other ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Credit control

Sales ledger

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Business/Accounting/Finance qualification (advantageous)

Job description

An established and growing local business is seeking an Accounts Receivable professional to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous AR experience to join a busy environment, taking responsibility for customer accounts, invoicing, payment allocation and account reconciliations while supporting the wider finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts receivable process, ensuring customer invoices are raised and issued accurately and on time.
• Allocate incoming customer payments and ensure receipts are accurately recorded against outstanding invoices.
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on overdue balances to support timely collections.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies or outstanding balances.
• Liaise with customers and internal departments to resolve billing, payment and account queries.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and data.
• Prepare and issue customer statements and assist with account reporting.
• Support credit control activities, including monitoring credit limits and escalating potential payment issues.
• Assist with month-end activities, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Support audit requirements and ensure compliance with internal financial controls and procedures.
• Contribute to finance process improvements and undertake other ad-hoc duties as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Sales Ledger or similar finance role.
• A qualification in Business, Accounting or Finance would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and the accounts receivable process.
• Experience with customer invoicing, payment allocation and account reconciliations.
• Confidence in managing customer queries and following up on outstanding payments.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider finance team.