Accounts Receivable Analyst

Tayto Snacks is home to Ireland’s most iconic snack brands including Tayto, Hunky Dorys, King and O’Donnell’s crisps. We also distribute other household names including Hula Hoops, KP Nuts, Skips, Rancheros and Meanies.

We employ approximately 400 people in Ireland and our head office is in Ashbourne, Co. Meath – 40 minutes from Dublin city centre.  Tayto Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group, Europe’s leading producer of savoury snacks, operating in around 30 European countries.

At Tayto Snacks we are passionate about people and proud of the exciting, rewarding careers we offer.

Please note that this position is a 1 year fixed-term contract to cover a maternity leave commencing in May 2026.

Title:                                   Accounts Receivable Analyst

Reporting line:                   Financial Transactions Manager

Department:                      Finance

Location:                            Kilbrew, Ashbourne, Co. Meath

Contract:                            Full Time, Fixed Term 12 months minimum to cover a maternity leave

Tayto Snacks is seeking to recruit an experienced Accounts Receivable Analyst. Reporting to the Financial Transactions Manager, the successful candidate will join the wider Accounts Receivable team working closely with our IT Team, Commercial Team and our Commercial Field Sales Teams. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of companies within a collaborative team environment that achieves consistently high results and be part of our success by contributing to our development that improves our overall function.

Key Duties

• Responsible for all aspects of cash collections and reconciliations of customer accounts.


• Preparing and communicating customer statements, agreeing payment commitments.


• Liaising with Accounts Payable team to ensure Accounts Payable invoices relevant to Customers are processed efficiently ensuring that Accounts Receivable payments are not delayed.


• Reduction of debtor balances by way of regular communication to customers.


• Review of debtor balances and aged debtors daily.


• Resolving customer queries in a timely and efficient manner.


• Managing overdue payments and escalating where necessary.


• Entering and applying payments to customers’ accounts.


• Invoicing and Credit note creation.


• Working with our Operations Team and Logistics company to meet invoicing deadlines daily.


• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of invoices through the system via an interface/manually


• Participate in analysis and brainstorming sessions deriving actionable data from quality insights


• Collaborating with the Commercial Team and Commercial Field Sales Team to ensure efficient cash collection.


• Preparing weekly and monthly summary reports for review.


• Reporting regularly on progress against specified objectives, goals, performance targets.


• Contributing to ensure cash forecasting is as accurate as possible.


• Assisting across the finance department as required.


• Supporting process improvement initiatives in conjunction with IT Department.


• Participate in Projects and Ad hoc tasks with a mindset on improving the role and effectiveness of which we operate.


• Ad hoc duties as assigned by management.

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an accounts receivable / credit control role.


• Knowledge of billing and collection processes.


• Full understanding of the Order to Cash process.


• High level of competency working within Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• M365 and IFS knowledge would be advantageous.


• Previous knowledge of working on customer portals is desirable.


• Accounting technician / 3rd level degree is desirable.


• Knowledge of VAT compliance on product / customer level.


• Experience in the FMCG industry is desirable.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy combined with excellent numeracy skills.


• Be highly motivated with an ability to manage deadlines such as DSO, cash collection targets and invoicing targets to improve/increase cash flow into the business.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with relevant stakeholders in the business.


• Ability to establish and maintain a positive relationship with other departments and customers to enhance customer service.


• Adept planning and organisational skills.


• Can prioritise and manage large volumes of work in a FMCG environment.


• Ability to collaborate with other business functions to support AR team goals and objectives.


• Strong ability to work with integrity, discretion, and a respect for confidentiality.


• Proven presentation, written and verbal communications skills.

Please apply for this role on or before COB Monday, 20th of April 2026.

Please note that this position is offered as a one-year fixed-term contract commencing in May 2026.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position, it is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or that may be required to do either now or in the future. Tayto Snacks is an Equal Opportunities Employer.