Accounts Payable Process Analyst

Avery Dennison; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global materials science company is seeking an Accounts Payable Support Analyst in Cork, Ireland. This role involves assisting the AP team and a BPO partner in operational support, ensuring compliance, and managing supplier data. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of AP experience and strong knowledge of AP processes. This temporary position offers flexible working hours and an attractive salary package.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Attractive salary package

Structured learning and development

International environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Accounts Payable processes, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Strong understanding of AP process controls, reconciliation, and supplier master/banking data.
• Fluent in English; a second European language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the BPO partner with daily AP activities and query resolution.
• Verify compliance with AP SOX controls and oversee reconciliations.
• Input and verify Supplier Master Banking Data meticulously.
• Approve Supplier statement reconciliations and payments.
• Address and reconcile aged GRNI balances.
• Support initiatives to standardize AP tasks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication (oral & written)

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Proactivity

Tools

Oracle Financials/Fusion

Job description

About Avery Dennison

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio‑frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e‑commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at .

We do not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates

*We are unable to offer sponsorship or relocation for this role*

*This role is subject to right‑to‑work checks as per local employment laws*

Job Description

The Accounts Payable (AP) Support Analyst plays a crucial role within the Shared Service Centre (SSC), providing essential operational support to specific business units and processes. This temporary (12‑month contract) position directly assists the internal AP Team and the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) partner in managing and optimizing daily operational workload requirements, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and high performance in accounts payable functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support BPO Operations: Assist the BPO partner with daily AP activities, including query resolution and issue management.
• Ensure Compliance: Verify compliance with AP SOX controls, conduct process checks, and oversee reconciliations by both the BPO and local AP teams.
• Manage Supplier Data: Accurately input and verify Supplier Master Banking Data, ensuring adherence to control policies.
• Review Reconciliations & Payments: Approve Supplier statement reconciliations and manually processed Supplier payments.
• Reconcile GRNI: Address and reconcile aged Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) balances.
• Drive Standardization: Identify and support initiatives to standardize AP tasks and activities.
• Meet Performance Targets: Contribute to achieving and exceeding AP performance goals.
• Promote Ethics: Uphold the company's Code of Ethics & Business Conduct.
• Foster Relationships: Help manage relationships with other SSC departments, Business Units, and partners.
• Assist Training: Support staff training and development as needed.
• Encourage Improvement: Foster an environment of continuous improvement within the AP function.

Qualifications

What you will need to be successful:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years in Accounts Payable (AP) processes, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of AP process controls, reconciliation, and supplier master/banking data.
• ERP Systems: Required experience with ERP systems; Oracle Financials/Fusion is a plus.
• Skills: Excellent problem‑solving, communication (oral & written), and analytical skills.
• Personal Attributes: Resilient, adaptable, proactive, team‑oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Language: Fluent in English; a second European language is a plus.

Additional Information

• Flexible working hours
• Attractive salary package
• Workplace & work hours flexibility
• Structured learning and development / Mentoring program
• International environment
• Events like International Women’s Day, Earth Day, etc.
• A growing and welcoming team with a good spirit!

Avery Dennison is an equal‑opportunity employer.