Accounts Payable Assistant

STRIVE Search; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Job summary

STRIVE Search is seeking a Payroll & AP Specialist for a well-established Irish FMCG business in Dublin. This varied role combines end-to-end weekly payroll with responsibility for the accounts payable function, offering the opportunity to take ownership across both areas and contribute to robust financial controls within a growing team.

You will process weekly payroll for approximately 170 employees, manage time records, absences and payroll queries, oversee the full AP process including

Qualifications

• 3+ years in payroll/AP/finance administration.
• Knowledge of PAYE, PRSI, USC and pensions.
• Strong Excel skills with attention to detail.
• Highly organised with good communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 170 employees, including overtime, holidays, deductions and pensions.
• Manage employee records, working hours, absences and payroll queries.
• Oversee the full AP process, including invoice processing, coding, approvals and supplier payments.
• Prepare payment runs, reconcile supplier accounts and maintain accurate supplier records.
• Support management reporting, supplier analysis and ad hoc finance administration.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Irish payroll legislation

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist to join a well-established Irish FMCG business. This is a varied role combining end-to-end weekly payroll with responsibility for the accounts payable function, offering the opportunity to take ownership across both areas

What's on Offer

• Permanent position with an established Irish business
• Company pension

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 170 employees, including overtime, holidays, deductions and pensions
• Manage employee records, working hours, absences and payroll queries
• Oversee the full AP process, including invoice processing, coding, approvals and supplier payments.
• Prepare payment runs, reconcile supplier accounts and maintain accurate supplier records.
• Support management reporting, supplier analysis and ad hoc finance administration.

Key Skills & Experience

• 3+ years' experience in a similar payroll, AP or finance administration role.
• Strong knowledge of Irish payroll legislation, including PAYE, PRSI, USC and pensions.
• Strong Excel skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organised with strong communication and time management skills.