Accounts Payable Analyst

VanRath; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is collaborating with a multi-national business to find an AP analyst in Enniskillen. In this role, you will handle cost of sales reporting, financial analysis, and support budgeting processes. The ideal candidate should have management accounting experience, particularly in FMCG, along with strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven management accounting experience ideally gained within FMCG.
• Focus on delivering high-quality KPIs to tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and numerical ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Produce accurate Cost of Sales and budget variance reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and year-end processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Management accounting experience

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be partnered with a Multi-National business, who are offering a fantastic opportunity for an AP analyst.

You will be responsible for Cost of sales and Overheads reporting along with delivering reporting and analysis for the business.

You will report to the Financial Controller and assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the finance function.

What you'll do:

• Prepare monthly journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and deliver performance insights through regular review meetings.
• Produce accurate Cost of Sales, yield, and product variance reporting, providing clear analysis against budget and forecast.
• Reconcile financial reports to the General Ledger, including GRIR accounts and supplier statements, ensuring accuracy and control.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and year‑end processes while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance standards.
• Contribute to site projects and continuous improvement initiatives, including labour performance KPIs and ad‑hoc financial analysis.

About you

• Strong analytical and numerical ability with proven management accounting experience, ideally gained within FMCG.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills; SAP experience advantageous.
• Results‑driven and detail‑oriented, with a focus on continuous improvement and delivery of high‑quality KPIs to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to build strong relationships across a matrix organisation and drive collaboration.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Kevin Roberts in the strictest confidence. IND01