Credit Controller

About Wurth Ireland

Wurth Group is a major supplier of industrial consumables, operating through more than 400 companies and employing around 83,000 people worldwide. Its focus on product quality, new ideas, and strong customer support has helped build a trusted reputation and sustained growth.

Wurth Ireland has been established for more than 40 years, with its head office on Ballysimon Road in Limerick city. The business expanded strongly through the 1990s and into the new millennium, supported by record sales, and has become one of the country’s top 1000 companies and a leader in its sector. It offers more than 8,000 industrial products from its Limerick logistics centre and an additional 120,000 items through direct shipment from Germany. In line with its omni-channel strategy, the company has grown to 21 trade outlets across Ireland, with further expansion planned over the next three years. Its digital business also continues to grow through vending technology, scanners, online sales, social marketing, and video marketing.

With the largest salesforce in Ireland, Wurth employs more than 90 directly hired sales representatives who sell, service, and support customers nationwide. Key sectors served include Automotive Aftermarket, Engineering & MRO, Construction, Renewables, and Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms. The Limerick headquarters also houses more than 70 support employees across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Services, Purchasing, Human Resources, and Logistics.

Role Overview

This opportunity is for a Credit Controller to join the Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The position focuses on supporting day-to-day credit control activity, keeping customer accounts in good order, and helping ensure overdue balances are recovered promptly.

The successful applicant will work with customers and internal teams to keep records accurate, handle account-related queries, and support healthy cash flow through consistent credit management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle standard customer questions about invoices and payments.
• Keep customer account details accurate and up to date in the finance system.
• Assist with month-end tasks, including preparing aged debt reports.

Skills and Experience

Applicants should have prior exposure to credit control, accounts receivable, or finance administration. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools is required. Experience with ERP or accounting software would be an advantage.

Personal Attributes

The role suits someone who communicates professionally and with confidence when dealing with customers, and who can balance strong customer service with proper credit control standards.

What’s Offered

Wurth Ireland offers the opportunity to join a growing German multinational with strong support, training, and development opportunities designed to help employees perform at their best.

• 23 days of annual leave
• Structured onboarding programme
• Paid sick leave scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• Staff discount
• Long-service rewards
• Career progression opportunities
• Wellness support, including round-the-clock access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Additional Information

The role reports to the Head of Credit Control and is based at the Head Office in Limerick. Pay will be aligned to the candidate’s experience.

Diversity and Inclusion

Wurth Ireland promotes an inclusive workplace and aims to build a workforce that reflects modern Ireland. The company is committed to giving everyone fair access to opportunity and fostering an environment where people feel comfortable being themselves at work.

Contract Details

This is a full-time, on-site position on a 12-month fixed-term contract.