The Role

Accounts Payable Manager

Parkwest, Dublin 12

Permanent

Salary: €60,000 - €65,000

Office Based Initially - Hybrid working after probation

 

 

My client is seeking to appoint an experienced Accounts Payable Manager on a permanent basis.

Along with strong people management skills, candidates will need to have a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience.

 

Experience using Business Central would be a distinct advantage

Candidates will need to have strong Excel skills.

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

The Person

Key Skills:

• 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.

 

 

For more information on this role, please contact Damian Ryan

Tel: 045-988500 / 085-8749410