Urgent Head of Accounts Receivable

Head of Accounts Receivable / Credit Control – Dublin West (On-site)

Are you a senior AR/Credit Control leader with a proven track record in managing large, complex portfolios and leading high-performing teams? This is a rare opportunity to take full strategic and operational ownership of the Accounts Receivable function in a growing, well-established organisation.
Our client, an expanding and dynamic business, is seeking a Head of AR / Credit Control to oversee all aspects of credit management, cash collection, and risk mitigation. You will lead a team of five, report directly to senior leadership, and have significant influence on company cash flow strategy, risk exposure, and overall financial performance.
This role is ideal for an ambitious professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys both hands-on and strategic leadership, and is ready to make a measurable impact on a business's bottom line.

Location: Dublin West
Salary: €65,000 – €80,000 (DOE)
Type: Full-time, permanent
On-site | Senior Leadership Role | Strategic Ownership

What's on Offer:

Competitive salary (€65–80k DOE)
Permanent, full-time role – on-site in Dublin West
Flexible start/finish times
Free parking and canteen facilities
Significant influence on company-wide financial strategy
Clear progression opportunities in a growing organisation
Collaborative, open-plan environment

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of five AR/Credit Control professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
Take full strategic ownership of the AR and credit control function, ensuring robust cash flow and minimising risk.
Oversee complex, high-volume, and high-risk accounts across diverse sectors.
Set and deliver on departmental KPIs, driving continuous improvement in DSO, aged debt, and cash collection targets.
Provide regular performance updates, risk assessments, and cash flow forecasts to senior leadership and the board.
Develop and implement credit policies, risk frameworks, and process enhancements.
Build strong internal and external relationships to ensure efficient dispute resolution and customer account management.
Champion process automation and system enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit standards, and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For:

Minimum 5+ years' experience in a senior Credit Control or AR leadership role with full team management responsibility.
Proven expertise in managing complex, high-risk, high-volume portfolios in a commercial environment.
Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on operational capability.
Exceptional people management skills, with a collaborative and coaching approach.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at senior stakeholder and board level.
Proficiency in ERP and credit control systems, plus strong Excel skills for reporting and analysis.
Commercially astute, highly organised, and results-driven.

For more information please apply through the link provided for the attention of Cloe Stapleton call Osborne Recruitment on 01 5984334 or email cloe.stapleton@osborne.ie
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided
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If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit we would love to hear from you, if however you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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