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 [email protected]
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
