Description
Nostra is a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) in Ireland, dedicated to delivering advanced IT solutions that enable businesses to build reliable, secure, and scalable IT foundations. With a commitment to continuous improvement, we serve a diverse range of industries, providing exceptional services that empower our clients to focus on their core business goals.
Nostra requires a forward-looking Accounts Payable Manager that is technically strong and has proven success in transforming, implementing, and improving AP processes. The role will report into the Financial Controller and together they will work to create a sustainable and scalable AP team. Nostra has recently implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and this role has the potential to shape the future state of a fast-growing Irish entity.
Nostra has office in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Belfast.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the Accounts Payable Process:
* Oversee the full AP cycle, from invoice receipt to payment.
* Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing.
* Reconciling accounts to supplier statements on a regular basis to ensure accounts are kept up to date.
* Monitor outstanding payables and manage cash flow accordingly.
* Support the month-end close process, ensuring accurate recording of AP transactions, accruals, and reconciliations.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Resolve discrepancies or issues related to invoices, payments, or vendor terms.
Internal Controls:
* Ensure internal controls are sufficient to prevent against fraud and error.
* Continuously assess existing processes to identify control gaps, compliance risks, and improvement opportunities.
System and Process Improvement:
* Implement and enhance AP processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
* Utilise accounting software and ERP systems to support automation.
* Maintain compliance with internal controls, policies, and external regulations, including documentation of procedures.
Team Leadership and Development:
* Lead, mentor, and develop the AP team.
* Set clear objectives and KPIs of the AP team.
* Take corrective action if objectives or KPIs are not being met.
* Train new staff and provide ongoing support to existing team members.
Required Skills and Experiences:
* 5–7 years' experience in accounts payable or accounting roles, including at least 5 years in a management capacity.
* Demonstrated experience transforming and improving AP functions.
* Good organisation, someone self-motivated with excellent time management skills.
* Good communication skills and ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels.
* Strong communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
* Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central advantageous.
Benefits:
* Generous professional development budget.
* Company Pension.
* Health Plan.
* Wellness Benefit.
* On-site Gym.
At Nostra we value our people. We are a passionate team committed to doing our best, our values are trust, accountability, expertise, people, integrity, and empathy. These values form a central part of our recruitment process. Nostra is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.