OverviewOur client, a leading multinational engineering services company, is seeking a skilled and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller and overseeing a team of accounts payable specialists, this role offers an excellent opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of accounts payable professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.Accounts Payable Oversight: Manage high-volume accounts payable operations for Irish/EU entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to company policies.Payment Processing: Oversee the preparation of payment proposals for weekly payment runs, ensuring all payments are processed accurately and on schedule.Vendor Management: Act as the primary escalation point for vendor queries, managing reconciliations and vendor account updates to maintain smooth relationships.Process Optimization: Maintain and improve process documentation to ensure transparency and operational efficiency in accounts payable workflows.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with purchasing, commercial, and other internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure accurate general ledger postings.SAP Expertise: Leverage SAP to process invoices, credit notes, and expenses efficiently while training and guiding the team on system best practices.RequirementsLeadership Experience: Proven experience leading or supervising an accounts payable team, preferably in a multinational/EMEA environment.Technical Proficiency: Advanced experience with SAP and strong Excel skills for data management, reporting, and analysis.AP Expertise: Deep knowledge of payments, T&E, vendor management, and AP query resolution processes.Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with vendors, stakeholders, and team members.Problem Solving: A proactive approach to identifying and resolving process inefficiencies or issues.Education: A third-level qualification or equivalent is required.Industry Experience: Background in construction, engineering, or a similar industry is advantageous.What We OfferCompetitive salary and benefits package, including 25 days annual leave, annual bonus/13th cheque, and educational assistance programs.Hybrid working model (2 days WFH) after initial probation period.A supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for career development and professional growth.SkillsAccounts Payable, SAP, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Invoice Processing, Payment ProcessingSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionAccounting/AuditingIndustriesConstruction
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