Accounts Payable, Kill, Co. Kildare

Leinster Appointments; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Leinster Appointments is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant for a permanent role in Ireland. The successful candidate will handle end-to-end AP processes, manage a PO system, and ensure accurate VAT treatment.

Strong Excel skills and 4+ years of AP experience are required, with familiarity of Sage 50 and automated PO systems (Smart Office advantageous). Contact Damian Ryan for more information.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in accounts payable or finance administration.
• Strong experience with Sage 50 (or similar accounting system).
• Experience using automated PO systems (Smart Office an advantage).
• Understanding of VAT, with knowledge of Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, from invoice receipt to payment.
• Operate and maintain the PO system, ensuring invoices are correctly matched and authorised from PO’s.
• Process invoices into our accounting system, ensuring correct coding and VAT treatment.
• Prepare and execute weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
• Maintain supplier master data, including bank details and compliance controls.
• Preparing RCT contract & payment notifications.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries efficiently.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure timely approvals.
• Manage company credit cards, including reconciliation and posting of transactions.
• Support month-end close processes and provide reporting as required.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel

RCT knowledge

PO systems

Sage 50

Tools

Smart Office

Job description

My client is seeking to appoint an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant on a permanent basis.

Candidates will need to have a strong Accounts Payable background with a minimum of 4 years' relevant experience.

Experience using an automated PO system would be a distinct advantage

Knowledge of RCT (Relevant Contracts Tax) would also be an advantage.

A good working knowledge of Excel is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, from invoice receipt to payment
• Operate and maintain our PO system, ensuring invoices are correctly matched and authorised from PO’s
• Process invoices into our accounting system, ensuring correct coding and VAT treatment
• Prepare and execute weekly and monthly supplier payment runs managing
• Maintain supplier master data, including bank details and compliance controls
• Preparing RCT contract & payment notifications
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries efficiently
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure timely approvals
• Manage company credit cards, including reconciliation and posting of transactions
• Support month-end close processes and provide reporting as required

The Person

Key Skills:

• 4+ years’ experience in accounts payable or finance administration
• Strong experience with Sage 50 (or similar accounting system)
• Experience using automated PO systems (Smart Office an advantage)
• Understanding of VAT, with knowledge of Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) a strong advantage
• Ability to work across multiple systems with accuracy and attention to detail
• A proactive mindset—someone who understands processes and can resolve issues independently

For more information on this role, please contact Damian Ryan.