Fund Administrator jobs in Cork, County Cork

Company: Cems Environmental & Process Controls Ltd (Helio Gas Detection)

Location: Cork, Ireland (On-site / Hybrid option available)

Position Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Industry: Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing

About Us

Cems Environmental & Process Controls Ltd is the proud manufacturer and owner of the Helio Gas Detection brand. We specialize exclusively in designing and manufacturing high-quality, Irish-made fixed and wired gas detection systems for industrial applications. As a well-established engineering and manufacturing firm, we are looking to expand our core finance team to support our continued growth and operational excellence.

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounts Receivable & Credit Control Specialist to manage our end-to-end debtor functions and financial administration. Reporting directly to management, you will take full ownership of billing, cash collection, customer credit management, payment application, and accounts reconciliation to support our ongoing manufacturing and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Credit Control & Debt Collection: Proactively monitor the debtor ledger, manage credit limits, and conduct structured collection activity via phone, email, and statement issuance.
• Cash Allocation: Accurately log, match, and reconcile daily bank receipts, electronic fund transfers (EFT), and card payments against commercial customer accounts.
• Ledger Reconciliation: Perform monthly accounts reconciliations and prepare aging analysis reports for management review.
• Customer Account Management: Resolve billing queries, process credit notes, and liaise with internal teams to ensure timely resolution of invoice disputes.
• Credit Risk Assessment: Assess the creditworthiness of new and existing commercial accounts using credit reports and trade references.
• Financial Reporting: Assist with month-end financial closing procedures relating to revenue and debtor ledgers.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of dedicated experience in an Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, or Finance Administrator role within an SME, Service, manufacturing, or commercial environment.
• Software Proficiency: Proven proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Xero, SAP, or equivalent ERP systems) and strong skills in MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a firm yet diplomatic approach to debt collection and B2B client relationship management.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles, ledger balance management, and VAT treatment on commercial invoices, including RCT.
• Attention to Detail: High level of numerical accuracy, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently to meet strict monthly financial deadlines.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary reflective of experience.
• Permanent, stable role within a well-established, indigenous manufacturing company.
• On-site parking and a convenient location with good rail and bus connectivity.
• Professional working environment with structured support and integration into a close-knit team.
• Hybrid working and flexi-time options available following successful completion of the initial probationary period

To Apply: Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant credit control experience to siobhan@environmental.ie by 31.10.26.

Pay: From €20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Are you located in the Greater Cork area?

Experience:

• Accounts receivable: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person