AR Manager, Walkinstown, Dublin 12

My client is seeking to appoint an experienced AR Manager on a permanent basis.

Along with strong people management skills, the successful candidate will need to have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role.

This role will be managing a team of eight employees.

Experience using Business Central or another ERP Accounts system would be a distinct advantage

A good working knowledge of Excel is required for his role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and develop an 8-person AR team.
• Own the Group's Accounts Receivable ledger and credit control function.
• Drive cash collection and reduce aged and overdue debt.
• Monitor team performance and key AR KPIs.
• Oversee payment allocation, reconciliations and month-end reporting.
• Manage escalated customer queries, disputes and high-risk accounts.
• Build strong relationships with Sales, Customer Service, Operations and senior management.
• Provide regular reporting and analysis on AR performance and cash collection.
• Identify and implement process improvements across the AR function.
• Support the integration of acquired businesses and new processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in Accounts Receivable or Credit Control.
• Previous team management or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of AR, credit control and aged debt management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent Excel and finance/CRM systems experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, growing business.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on developing people and delivering results.