Accounts Payable Specialist

VanRath; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known recruitment company is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Dungannon. The candidate will manage supplier invoices and payments, support the finance team, and ensure compliance with company policies. The ideal applicant has at least a year of experience in accounts payable, good Excel skills, and is proactive in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include competitive salary and excellent career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent career progression

In-house training

Early finish Friday

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in purchase ledger/accounts payable.
• Ability to organize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with accounting software and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices for accuracy.
• Match and code purchase orders and invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in payment runs and maintain purchase ledger database.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice or payment queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Excel skills

Team player

Education

Studying towards finance qualifications (e.g. AAT)

Tools

Sage

SAP

Job description

VANRATH is pleased to be recruiting for a Accounts Payable Specialist on behalf of a well-known company based in the Dungannon area.

Due to continued organic growth and recent acquisitions, our client is investing significantly in their already well-established finance function to support the evolving needs of their expanding business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic finance team within a thriving and forward-thinking company.

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary
• Excellent career progression
• In-house training from a fantastic finance team
• Early finish Friday

What you’ll do

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely entry onto the system
• Match, batch, and code purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies promptly
• Assist in preparing and processing payment runs (BACS/cheques)
• Maintain and update the purchase ledger database, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve invoice or payment queries
• Monitor the accounts payable inbox and respond to queries in a timely manner
• Assist with month-end tasks, including ledger close and reporting
• Ensure all financial transactions are compliant with company policies and procedures
• Support the wider finance team as required

About you

• Experience in purchase ledger/accounts payable - at least 1 year
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software (e.g. Sage, SAP)
• Organised, able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Team player with a proactive attitude
• Studying towards or interested in finance qualifications (e.g. AAT)

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