Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Tallaght, Dublin 24

Salary: €45,000 – €50,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Our client, a large and well-established organisation, is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable professional to join their finance team. This is a key position within the Accounts Payable function, with responsibility for the end-to-end processing of a defined group of business entities.

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Team Lead, you will take ownership of invoice processing and payment execution, ensuring accuracy, strong financial controls, and timely delivery of all accounts payable activities.

Benefits

• Salary €40,000 – €50,000 DOE
• Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
• Annual bonus circa 10%
• Hybrid working (2 days WFH)
• Share Participation Scheme
• 22 days annual leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking
• Employee product discount
• Paid maternity, paternity and family leave benefits
• Fully subsidized on site canteen

The Role

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable process for assigned business entities, from invoice receipt through to payment.
• Ensure invoices are processed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with internal controls and procedures.
• Manage daily invoice and payment workflows, ensuring priorities and deadlines are achieved.
• Monitor aged payables and proactively resolve outstanding supplier queries.
• Act as the primary point of contact for vendors and internal stakeholders regarding payment and invoice matters.
• Support and participate in scheduled payment runs in line with company financial controls.
• Complete supplier reconciliations and assist with month-end close activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and audit requirements.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues as a senior member of the team.
• Identify and contribute to process improvement initiatives and efficiency projects.
• Undertake additional duties as required by the business.

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 5 years’ Accounts Payable experience, operating at a senior level.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, controls and best practice.
• Experience managing a defined workload, business unit or entity portfolio.
• Previous experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or similar.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborative team player with a positive and professional attitude.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to take ownership of a key function within a busy and well-structured finance team, while benefiting from a strong package and long-term career development opportunities.

For further information anna@executiveedge.ie or 01 9121894