Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accounts Receivable Specialist, fixed term contract

Glanbia plc

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey

The Opportunity

A vacancy has arisen for an Accounts Receivable Specialist at Glanbia Business Services in Dungarvan. This is a 1 year fixed term contract and will report to the Credit Controller on a hybrid working basis

• Collection calls and correspondence for key accounts in a busy, fast-paced and goal-oriented Accounts Receivable Team.
• Being a key point of contact between the Shared Service Centre “SSC”and the Business Units (BU) to ensure prompt payment of debtor accounts.
• Communicate with the BU on account queries from debtors and internal departments
• Monitor aged debtors and coordinate with the BU to ensure proactive steps are taken to optimise collection.
• Report on KPIs to commercial and finance teams.
• Coordinate month end processes.
• Perform credit-checking activities, when new customers are created and when existing customer’s credit limits are due for review in accordance with the Group Credit Policy, maintaining appropriate records.
• Adheres to all department and company policies and procedures; and meets defined goals and activity metrics such as DSO and cash collections targets.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis, projects, audits and other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the business unit.
• Assist Credit Controller with supporting the team needs.

The Skills you will bring to the team

• Prior experience gained, preferably in an accounts receivable or credit control role in a multinational environment
• Knowledge of billing and collections processes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate in fluent English, in a clear manner to colleagues and customers.
• High attention to detail and ability to handle large data reports with an excellent degree of accuracy.
• Strong excel analytical skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential 
• Previous knowledge working on a large debtor ledger is desirable
• Knowledge of an ERP system is desirable – SAP

What we would like to offer you!

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts

Where and how you will work 

The opportunity will be based in our offices in Dungarvan Co Waterford with hybrid working arrangements available through our Smart working model which allows you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance

About Glanbia

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.