Temporary Accounts Officer (Debtors)

Posted 08 May 2025
LocationCounty Westmeath
Job type Contract/temporary
Discipline Public Sector
Reference11554-M

Job description

What you need to know

My client in the Healthcare sector is looking to recruit a Temporary Accounts (Debtors) Officer for their site in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath

This is a 3-month contract job. It will be reviewed for a further contract extension.

This is a Monday to Friday role, from 9AM to 5PM.

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Key Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Ensure all credits are prepared in the month in line with procedure

  • Authorise credits on a weekly basis from an Adjustment Report

  • Ensure all invoices are raised in a timely manner

  • Write up all cash book entries daily and balance off at month end

  • Ensure the Post Book is checked daily for each entry and the Receipt No. issued is checked off against the Account credited

  • Ensure Petty Cash is reconciled on a weekly basis and appropriate records maintained

  • Manage the LCMS Debt Collection Process

  • Reconciliation MIU Data base and manage MIU Debt Collection Process

  • Collate the EHIC statistics on a quarterly basis for Business Manager

  • Assist with Car Park Cash Collection Duties, as required

  • Assist with Patient Account queries and payments via phone calls

  • BE REQUIRED TO COVER ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENTS FOR PLANNED/UNPLANNED LEAVE

What are we looking for?

  • MUST BE PROFICIENT WITH MS OFFICE EXCEL – ESSENTIAL

  • Experience working in a Finance role or Accounts role - essential

  • Experience updating & maintaining Excel spreadsheets

  • Strong numerical and analytical skills required.

  • Experience in SAP or other accounting software

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work in own initiative and be a team player

  • Attention to detail imperative.

Apply for this job now or get in touch with Lisa – lisae@matrixrecruitment.ie

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