Accounts Payable Administrator

Red Chair Recruitment; Killarney; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Red Chair Recruitment are assisting an established manufacturing company in Killarney to recruit an Accounts Payable Technician to join its finance team. The role suits an experienced accounts professional who enjoys structured workflows and high-volume invoice processing.

Key duties include processing supplier invoices, matching against PO and delivery docs, preparing supplier payments, reconciling statements, and supporting month-end and ad‑hoc finance tasks.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in an AP/ Purchase Ledger or similar finance role.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Experience in manufacturing or a similar commercial environment is advantageous.
• Strong numerical and reconciliation skills with the ability to identify discrepancies.
• Accounting qualification would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently with correct coding and approval.
• Match invoices against purchase orders, delivery documentation and supplier terms.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and assist with timely payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate supplier accounts and up-to-date records.
• Respond to supplier queries and liaise with internal departments on invoices and payments.
• Assist with month-end procedures, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Support the wider finance team with general accounts administration and ad-hoc duties.
• Ensure all financial transactions are processed in line with procedures and internal controls.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel

ERP systems

Numerical accuracy

Reconciliation

Education

Accounting qualification (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

An established manufacturing company in Killarney are recruiting for an Accounts Payable Technician to join its finance team. This role will suit an experienced accounts professional who enjoys working in a structured environment and is confident managing high-volume invoice processing while maintaining accurate financial records.

Job Duties:

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring correct coding and approval.
• Match invoices against purchase orders, delivery documentation and agreed supplier terms.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and assist with timely payment processing.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate supplier accounts and ensure records are kept up to date.
• Respond to supplier queries and liaise with internal departments regarding invoices and payments.
• Assist with month-end procedures, including account reconciliations and reporting.
• Support the wider finance team with general accounts administration and ad-hoc duties.
• Ensure all financial transactions are processed in line with company procedures and internal controls.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 2+ years previous experience in a general Accounts AP, Purchase Ledger or similar finance role.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Experience within a manufacturing or similar commercial environment would be advantageous.
• Strong numerical and reconciliation skills with the ability to identify discrepancies.
• Accounting qualification would be an advantage.

Salary is based on experience and in the region of €32 - €37,000 with hybrid working week offered on completion of probation.