Accounts Payable Specialist

Zachary Daniels; Warrenpoint; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Regular staff social events

Great company culture

30+ years of success

Job summary

Zachary Daniels in Newry, Northern Ireland, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy finance team. You will process high volumes of supplier invoices, manage payments, and maintain accruals in a supportive, office-based environment.

This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday pattern, 8:30am–4:30pm, private healthcare, pension, and on-site parking as part of a collaborative culture that values accuracy and timely processing.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experience with supplier reconciliations and payment processing.
• Experience assisting with month-end processes and accruals.
• Good working knowledge of Sage 200.
• Experience using an FMS system would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Processing supplier payments in line with agreed payment schedules.
• Completing regular supplier statement reconciliations.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Creating and maintaining accruals.
• Assisting with the month-end close process.
• Ensuring supplier accounts are accurate and up to date.
• Liaising with internal teams and suppliers to resolve queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all transactions are processed in a timely manner.
• Supporting the wider finance team with additional duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

Sage 200

FMS system

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist | Newry, Northern Ireland | £28,000Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pmWorking pattern: Full-time, office-based

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable clerk to join a well-established and growing business based in Newry. Following the departure of a valued member of the finance team, the business is looking for someone who can hit the ground running and take ownership of the accounts payable function within a busy finance environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that has been successfully established for over 30 years, has a fantastic company culture and is continuing to scale and grow. You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team where your experience will be valued and where there is plenty of opportunity to develop your skills as the business continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Processing supplier payments in line with agreed payment schedules
• Completing regular supplier statement reconciliations
• Investigating and resolving invoice and payment discrepancies
• Creating and maintaining accruals
• Assisting with the month-end close process
• Ensuring supplier accounts are accurate and up to date
• Liaising with internal teams and suppliers to resolve queries
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all transactions are processed in a timely manner
• Supporting the wider finance team with additional duties as required

About You

We're looking for someone with previous experience in a busy Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger environment. You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Experience with supplier reconciliations and payment processing
• Experience assisting with month-end processes and accruals
• Good working knowledge of Sage 200
• Experience using an FMS system would be advantageous
• The ability to work independently while also being a strong team player
• A proactive approach and the confidence to manage a busy workload
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with suppliers and colleagues

What's on Offer?

• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Regular staff social events
• A genuinely great company culture
• The opportunity to join a highly established business with 30+ years of success
• A growing and ambitious business with exciting plans to scale further
• A supportive and collaborative working environment

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a busy environment and wants to join a company where people genuinely enjoy working.