Bank & Cash Allocation Administrator

Job title: Bank & Cash Allocation Administrator

Contract Type: Full Time Permanent, subject to 6 months' probation

Location: Ballymount, Co. Dublin

Salary: €34,000 - 35,500 DOE per annum, paid monthly

At Culligan, we believe that cleaner, healthier water can help contribute to improving the lives of people around the world and is a key driver towards solving some of the biggest challenges that lie in our future.

Our goal is to do everything we can in the areas where we are best equipped to truly effect change. To that end, we’ve developed a core set of commitments that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and serve as the focus of our work to build a better world.

The Bank & Cash Allocation Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing, allocation and reconciliation of customer payments across multiple banking platforms. This role plays a key part in supporting the Accounts Receivable function by ensuring customer payments are correctly allocated, bank reconciliations are completed accurately, and account discrepancies are resolved efficiently.

Working within a fast-paced commercial environment, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with Credit Control, Customer Service, Sales and Finance teams to support cash collection performance and maintain high standards of financial accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately allocate customer payments, credit notes and receipts against customer accounts.
• Process payments received through bank transfers, direct debits, card payments and other payment channels.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, unallocated cash and unidentified receipts.
• Maintain accurate customer account balances and financial records within the ERP system.
• Support the Credit Control team by providing timely payment allocation information and assisting with account reconciliations.
• Respond to customer payment queries and liaise with internal departments to resolve account issues.
• Prepare daily cash reports and support month-end and year-end finance activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls and audit requirements.
• Contribute to process improvement, automation and finance transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

This list is not exhaustive. The successful candidate may be required to undertake additional duties and responsibilities reasonably associated with the role, in line with business needs.

• 1-3 years' experience in finance administration, accounts receivable, cash allocation, banking administration, or a similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good Excel skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Proven experience in cash allocation, accounts receivable, banking operations, or finance administration is essential. An Accounting Technician (ATI) qualification or other relevant finance qualification would be advantageous but is not required.

• Monday-Friday working pattern
• Hybrid Working Model
• 23 Day's Annual Leave
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Sick Pay after qualifying period
• Shopping discounts with Perks at Work
• 24hrs access to EAP
• Volunteering Day
• Employee support network and mental health assistance
• Opportunity for career progression