Accounts Payable & Finance Assistant - Full Time - Cavan

McBreen Environmental Drain Services Ltd.; Cavan; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to work scheme

Company pension

Employee assistance program

On-site parking

Job summary

McBreen Environmental Drain Services Ltd. in County Cavan is seeking an organised Accounts Payable & Finance Assistant to join our Finance team.

Initial focus on accounts payable with scope to expand to AR, month-end, cost analysis and reporting. You will gain exposure to automated and AI-supported finance processes as new systems are introduced, while supporting month-end, reconciliations and supplier queries.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts payable, finance administration, bookkeeping or a similar role.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Good Microsoft Excel and general computer skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise a busy workload.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to work with suppliers and colleagues across the business.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of queries through to resolution.
• Comfortable learning and working with new finance systems and technology.
• A relevant finance or accounting qualification, or progress towards one, would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Experience using an accounting, ERP or purchase order system would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Process and accurately code supplier invoices.
• Match invoices to purchase orders, approvals and supporting documentation.
• Ensure costs are allocated to the correct company, department, division and project.
• Prepare supplier payment runs for review and approval.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Respond to supplier queries and work with internal departments to resolve invoice or purchase order issues.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end accruals, prepayments and cost analysis.
• Review expenditure and identify unusual transactions, missing invoices or cost variances.
• Support accounts receivable activities, including customer account reconciliations, receipt allocation and debtor reporting.
• Assist with financial reconciliations, reporting and audit preparation.
• Use and support automated invoice-processing and finance systems as they are introduced.
• Review system-generated information to ensure it is accurate and complete.
• Provide general support across the wider Finance function as the role develops.

Skills

Accounts payable

Finance administration

Bookkeeping

Numerical skills

Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

System learning

Education

Finance or accounting qualification

Progress towards finance qualification

Tools

Excel

ERP system

Purchase order system

Job description

Accounts Payable & Finance Assistant

Location: Cavan
Reporting to: Financial Controller
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

McBreen Environmental is seeking an organised and motivated Accounts Payable & Finance Assistant to join our Finance team.

Accounts payable will be the primary focus of the position initially. However, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience across accounts receivable, month-end processes, cost analysis, reporting and other areas of the Finance function.

The role will also provide exposure to automated and AI-supported finance processes as new systems and ways of working are introduced across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and accurately code supplier invoices.
• Match invoices to purchase orders, approvals and supporting documentation.
• Ensure costs are allocated to the correct company, department, division and project.
• Prepare supplier payment runs for review and approval.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Respond to supplier queries and work with internal departments to resolve invoice or purchase order issues.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end accruals, prepayments and cost analysis.
• Review expenditure and identify unusual transactions, missing invoices or cost variances.
• Support accounts receivable activities, including customer account reconciliations, receipt allocation and debtor reporting.
• Assist with financial reconciliations, reporting and audit preparation.
• Use and support automated invoice-processing and finance systems as they are introduced.
• Review system-generated information to ensure it is accurate and complete.
• Provide general support across the wider Finance function as the role develops.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in accounts payable, finance administration, bookkeeping or a similar role.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Good Microsoft Excel and general computer skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise a busy workload.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to work with suppliers and colleagues across the business.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of queries through to resolution.
• Comfortable learning and working with new finance systems and technology.
• A relevant finance or accounting qualification, or progress towards one, would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Experience using an accounting, ERP or purchase order system would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to develop within a growing Finance team.
• Strong practical experience in accounts payable.
• Exposure to accounts receivable, month-end reporting, cost analysis and audit.
• Experience working across multiple companies, divisions and operational teams.
• Exposure to automated and AI-supported finance processes.
• Support in developing broader accounting, systems and commercial knowledge.
• Scope to take on additional responsibilities as the role develops.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, systems and people and who wants to build a broad and progressive career in Finance.

Pay: From €30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Accounts payable: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person