Founded in 1904, Portwest has become one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 6,000 staff worldwide. With 1400 styles across more than 20 ranges, we design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities. We’re on a mission to become the world’s most requested PPE and Safety Wear Brand.
JOB SUMMARY:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Enter daily cash receipts across multiple banks
• Manually allocate cash and follow up on any unallocated payments
• Perform cash book reconciliations
• Record and allocate customer rebates
• Respond to customer inquiries and resolve payment issues promptly
• Generate aged debtors reports to provide insights into AR status and performance
• Liaise with internal staff as necessary to ensure accurate financial records
• Provide backup support to the credit control team
• Carry out ad hoc duties as required
REQUIREMENTS:
• Strong customer-focused approach with excellent attention to detail
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Apps & Services
• Degree in Business Studies/Accounting, or an Accounting Technician qualification
• Minimum 1 year of general accounts experience
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Must be available to work onsite from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday (38 hours per week)
• Fluent French and English, both written and spoken
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COMPANY AWARDS
- Great Place To Work 2024
- Private Irish Business of the year – Export Industry Awards 2025
- Silver Ecovadis Sustainability Rating 2025
Applicants must have a right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction.
Portwest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group.
Skills Required
- Fluent French and English, both written and spoken
- Minimum 1 year of general accounts experience
- Degree in Business Studies/Accounting or Accounting Technician qualification
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Apps & Services
- Strong customer-focused approach with excellent attention to detail
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Availability to work onsite 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday to Friday (38 hours per week)
- Right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction
What We Do
Formed in 1904, Portwest is firmly established as a leader in the design and manufacture of high quality Workwear, Footwear and PPE. Excellent quality, very competitive pricing and large stock holding ensures we offer a market leading service to all our customers. With distribution throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia and the USA, supported by factories in the Far East our unique collection of safety apparel and PPE protects people all over the world in many diverse industries and situations. Service highlights Our stock levels are at an all-time high and our innovative operations ensure all orders are picked, packed and ready for dispatch accurately and on-time. With over 1500 individual product lines, Portwest are truly a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all safety apparel and PPE requirements. Contact Us For contact details on your nearest Portwest office please visit: https://www.portwest.com/contacts Portwest Headquarters: Portwest House IDA Industrial Park Westport Co Mayo F28 FY88 Ireland Tel: +353 98 26411 Email: [email protected]
