Accounts Receivable and Credit Manager
Reporting to: Head of Finance
Department: Finance
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Monday – Friday
ABOUT US
Established in 1979, Codex has grown to be the market leader in the provision of a wide range of office supplies, furniture, and print services across Ireland.
Over the past 40+ years, our organisation has been steadily building on the core values that got us started - Ambition, Customer First, Innovation, Integrity and Belonging. Today, we employ over 90 team members around the country, with an annual turnover of over €35 million in 2024 and have ambitious plans to grow further.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Accounts Receivable Manager will manage a team of 8, including 4 direct reports, ensuring that best practices are followed across credit control, invoicing, collections, and customer account reconciliation. This individual will play a key role in supporting the Head of Finance and will require strong analytical skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to build effective relationships across finance, sales, and customer service teams.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Manage a team of 8, including 4 direct reports
- Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and offer continuous development and training opportunities to the AR team
- Management of customer rebate process
- Ensure the AR team follows established procedures, processes, and internal controls
- Manage day-to-day activities of team including resolution of queries, allocation of customer payments and month end close activities
- Continuous focus on implementation of process improvement initiatives, reviewing the ‘as is’ and identifying areas for enhanced efficiencies.
- Monitor AR metrics and KPIs (e.g., Days Receivable Outstanding, payment accuracy) and provide insights to senior management on opportunities for improvement
- Assist in preparing month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accurate AR balances and compliance with financial reporting standards
- Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and applicable laws (e.g., sales tax, VAT) in all AR transactions
- Develop and enforce internal controls to prevent fraud and errors, ensuring segregation of duties and approval workflows are followed
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and assisting with audit queries
- Working as part of a wider management team to build and support companywide objectives
- Provide cover for Head of Finance to include employee leave, payment approval and payroll changes.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- 5+ years’ experience in a management position within Accounts in Ireland
- Qualified Accounting Technician or similar finance qualification required.
- Hands-on experience with accounting software (Microsoft NAV experience is a distinct advantage)
- Experience managing and motivating a team
- A logical, methodical approach to problem-solving
- Excellent numerical skills and strong Excel skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Strong organisation and planning skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and forward-thinking capabilities
- High level of discretion with confidential information
- Setting and facilitating the achievement of department objectives
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Salary DOE
- 23 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
- 3 Days of Annual Celebratory Leave
- Extensive Family Friendly Policies
- On Site Free Gym Access
- Flexible and Hybrid Working Options
- Company Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
- Educational Assistance Program
- Colleague Reward & Recognition Scheme
- Onsite canteen with coffee, light breakfast and snacks provided.
- Staff parking
- Certified Great Place to Work
To apply please submit your CV/Resume to recruitment@codexltd.com
Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applications. Only those suitable for this position will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person