Accounts Receivable Specialist (Europe)

Accounts Receivable Specialist (Europe)

Hybrid | Gort, Co. Galway

Join a Finance Team That Makes a Difference

Are you an experienced Accounts Receivable professional looking for your next opportunity in a dynamic, international environment?

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our European Finance team in Gort, Co. Galway. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in cash application, account reconciliation, collections, and customer account management who enjoys working in a collaborative international environment. You'll play a critical role in ensuring timely payment processing, maintaining accurate customer accounts, and supporting the financial health of the business across Europe.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will:

• Manage customer accounts and ensure accurate and timely application of payments
• Reconcile customer accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve billing issues
• Communicate with customers regarding invoices, balances, payment status, and disputes
• Process credits, refunds, adjustments, and account corrections
• Reconcile daily cash receipts with banking and accounting records
• Prepare journal entries related to cash applications and account adjustments
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, reporting, and reconciliations
• Monitor outstanding balances and contribute to effective collections activities
• Generate and analyse reports relating to cash application performance
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and drive efficiencies across the Order-to-Cash cycle
• Partner closely with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, Banking partners, and the wider Finance team

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate customer accounts, cash application processes, and strong customer relationships.

Essential

• 2+ years' experience in an Accounts Receivable, Cash Applications, Credit Control, or Collections role
• Proven experience applying and reconciling customer payments, investigating account discrepancies, and resolving billing issues
• Experience managing customer accounts and communicating with customers regarding invoices, outstanding balances, payment status, and disputes
• Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes, account reconciliations, cash application, and collections activities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as Oracle/EBS, Esker Termsync, or similar platforms
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Professional communication and relationship-building skills
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent Accounts Receivable experience

Preferred

• Experience working in a multinational or shared services environment
• Experience handling high-volume cash applications across multiple entities or countries
• Knowledge of the Order-to-Cash process
• Continuous improvement or Lean experience
• Experience supporting month-end close activities and AR reporting

Why Join Us?

You'll become part of a collaborative, supportive team where your contribution is valued and your development is encouraged.

We offer:

• Hybrid working model (3 days onsite in Gort, Co. Galway)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Pension, Health Insurance and Life Assurance 
• Educational assistance and professional development support 
• Employee Reward Programme 

• Career progression opportunities within a growing international organisation 

• Opportunity to work across a diverse European customer base
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Exposure to international finance operations and best practices
• A values-driven environment focused on teamwork, accountability, agility, respect, and putting patients first

Ready to Apply?

If you're a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working with data, building strong customer relationships, and contributing to process improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join a team where your expertise helps drive business success across Europe.