Accounts Payable Specialist

Primeline Group; Ashbourne; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Ireland seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage invoice processing and supplier inquiries. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 2-4 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. You will process invoices accurately and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with company policies. A collaborative and detail-oriented mindset is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Eligible to legally work and reside in Ireland.
• 2-4 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and process a high volume of invoices timely and accurately.
• Address and resolve discrepancies related to invoices and payments.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

What Will Your Day-to-day Look Like

• Invoice Processing: Review, validate, and process a high volume of invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Match purchase orders (POs) with invoices to ensure proper approvals and documentation.
• Address and resolve discrepancies related to invoices and payments.
• Prepare and execute payment runs.
• Ensure all payments are processed in accordance with company policies and deadlines.
• Monitor cash flow requirements for accounts payable.
• Maintain and update supplier accounts.
• Address supplier inquiries and resolve payment or account issues promptly.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers.
• Perform monthly creditor statement reconciliation.
• Ensure all payments are properly recorded and discrepancies are resolved.
• Adhere to internal controls, accounting standards, and financial regulations.
• Generate and analyse accounts payable reports to identify and resolve issues.
• Complete and analyse aged creditor and month end reports.
• Support audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency in accounts payable processes.

What Skills Are Required

You must be eligible to legally work and reside in Ireland.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to effectively communicate up, across and down the organisation, across multiple disciplines including operations, field sales, promotional & marketing and commercial teams as well as externally with suppliers and principals.

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements related to accounts payable.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is highly preferred but not essential.
• Experience in the use of ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Who We Are

Primeline is the largest independent Irish provider of logistics, sales and marketing services for domestic and international brands in Ireland and the UK. We are a privately owned business, in operation for 35 years, with over 1,100 employees across multiple sites in Ireland and the UK. Primeline's Turnover is in excess of €300 million and we are growing rapidly. We pride ourselves in client relationships with brand owners and decision makers supplying product into the Multiple Grocery, Convenience, Foodservice sectors, and Pharmacy trade. Primeline Group consists of Primeline Logistics, Primeline Express and Johnson Brothers. With over 1,500,000 square feet of warehousing and 400 vehicles, we complete 25,000 deliveries weekly. Primeline is in every town in Ireland, every day. Our people power our success.

WHERE WE ARE GOING

We continue to develop our leadership teams to ensure that Primeline remains a place where people want to come to work every day, and a place where people can learn and strive towards their future goals. We will continue to create an environment where people can be at their best. Retaining our current customer, blue chip companies and multinational brands and growing new business by providing the best brand execution will be key to our success. We will build the best relationships and partnerships with our principles and customers, and we continue to drive a values‑based culture.

WHAT DO WE WANT?

At Primeline, our core values of respect, teamwork, results, excellence, and courage guide everything we do. We seek individuals who demonstrate empathy and appreciation for diverse perspectives, collaborate effectively with others, and are motivated by achieving outstanding results. You should be committed to continuous improvement, maintain high standards, and have the courage to take initiative and drive innovation. If you resonate with these values and are ready to contribute to a positive and dynamic work environment where everyone can thrive and succeed, we would love to hear from you.