Accounts Receivable Supervisor

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The Würth Group is a leading provider of industrial consumable products, with over 400 companies and a global workforce of 83,000 people. Our commitment to high-quality products, innovation and excellent customer service has earned us an enviable reputation and continued growth.

Würth Ireland has been active for over 40 years from our head office on the Ballysimon Road, Limerick city. Our growth throughout the nineties and into the new millennium, coupled with our record-breaking sales in 2022 has made Würth Ireland a top 1000 company in the country and market leader in its field. Offering a range of over 8,000 industrial products direct from the logistics centre in Limerick coupled and a further 120,000 articles through direct shipment from Germany, we are not only ready to supply and service our customers today, but for the future. In line with our Omni-Channel Strategy our company expansion has led to the opening of 22 Trade Outlets throughout Ireland with further expansion planned over the next 3 years. Our E-Business continues to expand, incorporating vending technology, scanners, on-line sales and selling, coupled with social and video marketing.

Our strength is our Direct Sales Force of which we have the largest in Ireland with over 80 directly employed Sales Representatives on the road selling, servicing, and supporting our growing customer base. Our main industry sectors are: Automotive Aftermarket, Engineering & MRO, Construction, Renewables as well as Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms. Within our company’s headquarters in Limerick, you will find over 70 support staff working across a variety of functions including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Services, Purchasing, Human Resources and Logistics. We are now looking to hire a team supervisor to join our Accounts Receivable Team.

Your Mission

The roleholder will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounts receivable team (x4 people), ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and collections. You will work both independently and collaboratively to manage customer accounts, resolve payment issues, and ensure adherence to credit policies—contributing directly to the company’s cash flow health and financial discipline.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide the work of accounts receivable team, providing training, performance feedback, and support. 
• Implement and maintain efficient processes for invoicing, billing, collections, and payment processing. 
• Manage and monitor all customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices.
• Ensure cash collection is maximised and aligned with departmental KPI targets.
• Oversee credit checks being conducted on new and existing customers.
• Review debtor reconciliations and regular reporting on account statuses.
• Manage the debtor ledger in line with the company’s credit policies and procedures.
• Ensure the automated payment application integrated with SAP is used by all team members.
• Work with other departments, such as customer service, to improve overall processes and customer satisfaction. 

Requirements

• Proven ability to manage a team.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a accounts receivable/credit control role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, SAP, QuickBooks) and MS Excel.
• A relevant qualification in finance or accounting is desirable.

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