Accounting professionals with a strong passion for leadership are encouraged to apply for a senior role in our AP Team. This is an exciting opportunity to drive process improvements and lead a team of accounts payable specialists.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join our Dublin Head Office on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the company's Accounts Payable (AP) function, ensuring timely and accurate payments to suppliers, maintaining effective vendor management, and driving continuous improvement of AP processes.
This role will involve managing a team of accounts payable specialists, working closely with other finance functions, including general ledger, procurement, and treasury, to support financial operations and compliance.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 3 years' experience at an AP Manager or AP Team Lead level. They should also possess strong people management skills, proficiency in accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central a plus), and excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Extensive experience in Accounts Payable with 3+ years' experience at an AP Manager or AP Team Lead level
* People management experience
* Proficiency in accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central a plus)
* Strong Excel and data management skills
* Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your career development and overall well-being. These include:
* Paid family leave (>1 year of service)
* Flexible working patterns
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched pension contributions
* Health and dental insurance
* Bonus scheme that rewards high performers; based on our core values and tied to individual property goals
* Discounted rates for overnight stays for you, your family, and friends
* Refer and earn scheme if you successfully refer a friend to work with us
* Cycle to work scheme- to support a healthy lifestyle and our planet
* Education Support to help you foster new skills
* Volunteer days: 2 paid volunteer days per year
* Support for you and your family when you need it with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
What You Can Do For Us
* Lead, manage, and develop the accounts payable team; set objectives, performance measures, conduct reviews, and promote best practice
* Ensure all supplier invoices, credit notes, and payment requests are processed accurately, timely, and in line with agreed terms
* Monitor and reconcile supplier statements and aged payable listings
* Manage the AP shared inbox ensuring timely response to supplier queries
* Coordinate and oversee weekly payment runs in line with company policies
* Provide support to Operations and address urgent queries
* Drive process improvement initiatives for AP processes
* Collaborate on month-end reporting and maintain financial controls
* Train and develop team members