Accounting Graduate

Lincoln Recruitment Specialists; Munster; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Recruitment Specialists is seeking an Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist for a permanent, fully onsite role in Waterford, Ireland. The ideal candidate is a graduate with up to 6 months accounting experience in an office setting.

You will manage end-to-end supplier invoicing, coding, payments, and month-end AP activity within a structured finance function, ensuring accuracy and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of AP processes and controls.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience using accounting ERP systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of supplier invoices.
• Matching, coding, and posting invoices per procedures.
• Handling supplier queries and resolving discrepancies.
• Preparing and processing payment runs.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating variances.
• Supporting month-end AP activities.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring internal controls.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice/PO issues.

Skills

AP processes

Attention to detail

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

Accounting Technician (or in progress)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client, a well-established organisation based in Waterford, is currently seeking an Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to join their finance team on a permanent basis. This is a fully onsite role, offering long‑term stability and the opportunity to work within a structured and supportive finance function.

This position would suit a graduate with up to 6 months accounting experience in an office‑based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of supplier invoices
• Matching, coding, and posting invoices in line with company procedures
• Handling supplier queries and resolving discrepancies efficiently
• Preparing and processing payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating variances
• Supporting month‑end AP activities
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with internal controls
• Liaising with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice and PO issues

Candidate Profile

• Strong understanding of AP processes and controls
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience using accounting/ERP systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Comfortable working fully onsite

Desirable Experience

• Accounting Technician qualification (or working towards)
• Experience in a high‑volume or shared services environment