Accounts Payable Manager

Panda Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Ireland is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP function, ensuring accurate, timely supplier transactions and strong financial controls. You will provide clear leadership to the team and collaborate with stakeholders to optimise processes and system usage.

In this role you will drive process improvements, coach the team, manage performance, and deliver on deadlines in a fast-paced environment while upholding Panda’s values and commitment to accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Four+ years of experience in Accounts Payable.
• Experience supervising an AP team.
• Strong leadership and performance management.
• Ability to manage change and redesign processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Independent and takes initiative.
• Proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounts Payable team with clear responsibilities and performance expectations.
• Provide ongoing coaching, training and development to ensure the team has the knowledge to perform effectively.
• Proactively manage team performance and address areas for improvement.
• Oversee day-to-day AP processes, ensuring transactions are accurate and meet deadlines.
• Ensure full and effective use of the finance system across the function.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure processes, controls and procedures are followed.
• Manage supplier and internal stakeholder queries, resolving issues promptly.
• Lead and support AP projects and process-improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls and simplify processes.
• Maintain accurate workflows and process documentation; review regularly.
• Maintain high standards of compliance with procedures.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Excel

Workday

Tools

Workday Financials

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead our Accounts Payable function and ensure the accurate, efficient and timely processing of supplier transactions. You will provide clear leadership to the team, maintain strong financial controls and work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure processes are consistently followed. The role will also take ownership of process improvement, system utilisation and the continued development of the Accounts Payable team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage the Accounts Payable team, setting clear responsibilities and performance expectations.
• Provide ongoing coaching, training and development to ensure the team has the knowledge and capability required to perform effectively.
• Proactively manage team performance and address any areas requiring improvement.
• Oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable processes, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Ensure full and effective use of the finance system across the function.
• Work with stakeholders across the business to ensure agreed processes, controls and procedures are consistently followed.
• Manage supplier and internal stakeholder queries, ensuring issues are resolved accurately and promptly.
• Lead and support projects and process-improvement initiatives across the Accounts Payable function.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls and simplify existing processes.
• Ensure workflows, desktop procedures and other process documents are complete, accurate and regularly reviewed.
• Maintain high standards of compliance with documented procedures across the team.
• Support wider Finance projects and undertake other duties appropriate to the role.

About You

• At least four years' experience within an Accounts Payable environment.
• Previous experience managing or supervising an Accounts Payable team.
• Strong leadership, coaching and performance-management skills.
• Experience managing change, introducing new procedures or redesigning processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to strict deadlines.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Confidence working independently and using your own initiative.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Experience using Workday Financials would be advantageous.
• The ability to remain organised and effective in a busy, fast-paced environment.

About Us

We're in the business of waste management but that doesn't just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.

Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.

At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other's wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we're stronger together.

We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward.

We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don't walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.

And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results - knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.

Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.

Take the first step and join us on the journey.

Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve. (DE&I Policy Statement)