Accounts Payable Specialist

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Working pattern:
Full-time, office-based

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable clerk to join a well-established and growing business based in Newry.

Following the departure of a valued member of the finance team, the business is looking for someone who can hit the ground running and take ownership of the accounts payable function within a busy finance environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that has been successfully established for over 30 years, has a fantastic company culture and is continuing to scale and grow.

You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative team where your experience will be valued and where there is plenty of opportunity to develop your skills as the business continues to expand.

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Processing supplier payments in line with agreed payment schedules
• Completing regular supplier statement reconciliations
• Investigating and resolving invoice and payment discrepancies
• Creating and maintaining accruals
• Assisting with the month-end close process
• Ensuring supplier accounts are accurate and up to date
• Liaising with internal teams and suppliers to resolve queries
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all transactions are processed in a timely manner
• Supporting the wider finance team with additional duties as required

We’re looking for someone with previous experience in a busy Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Experience with supplier reconciliations and payment processing
• Experience assisting with month-end processes and accruals
• Good working knowledge of Sage 200
• Experience using an FMS system would be advantageous
• The ability to work independently while also being a strong team player
• A proactive approach and the confidence to manage a busy workload
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with suppliers and colleagues

• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Regular staff social events
• A genuinely great company culture
• The opportunity to join a highly established business with 30+ years of success
• A growing and ambitious business with exciting plans to scale further
• A supportive and collaborative working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a busy environment and wants to join a company where people genuinely enjoy working.

If you’re looking for your next move and want to become part of a successful, established business that is continuing to grow, we’d love to hear from you.