Accounts Payable Specialist

CMV Consulting Partners; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after probation

25 days annual leave

Annual bonus/13th cheque

Educational assistance

Job summary

CMV Consulting Partners in Dublin 4 is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to lead a finance team and oversee high-volume AP operations for Irish/EU entities. You will manage weekly payment runs, vendor queries, and cross-functional postings while ensuring accuracy and policy adherence.

The role requires leadership experience, strong SAP/Excel skills, and deep AP knowledge. A hybrid working model is offered after the probation period, along with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience supervising an accounts payable team.
• Advanced SAP and Excel proficiency for data management and reporting.
• Strong communication with vendors and stakeholders.
• Experience in payments, T&E, vendor management and AP queries.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of accounts payable professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Accounts Payable Oversight: Manage high-volume accounts payable operations for Irish/EU entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to company policies.
• Payment Processing: Oversee the preparation of payment proposals for weekly payment runs, ensuring all payments are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Vendor Management: Act as the primary escalation point for vendor queries, managing reconciliations and vendor account updates to maintain smooth relationships.
• Process Optimization: Maintain and improve process documentation to ensure transparency and operational efficiency in accounts payable workflows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with purchasing, commercial, and other internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure accurate general ledger postings.
• SAP Expertise: Leverage SAP to process invoices, credit notes, and expenses efficiently while training and guiding the team on system best practices.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to detail

Education

Third-level qualification

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Our client, a leading multinational engineering services company, is seeking a skilled and experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team in Dublin 4. Reporting to the Financial Controller and overseeing a team of accounts payable specialists, this role offers an excellent opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of accounts payable professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.


• Accounts Payable Oversight: Manage high-volume accounts payable operations for Irish/EU entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to company policies.


• Payment Processing: Oversee the preparation of payment proposals for weekly payment runs, ensuring all payments are processed accurately and on schedule.


• Vendor Management: Act as the primary escalation point for vendor queries, managing reconciliations and vendor account updates to maintain smooth relationships.


• Process Optimization: Maintain and improve process documentation to ensure transparency and operational efficiency in accounts payable workflows.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with purchasing, commercial, and other internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure accurate general ledger postings.


• SAP Expertise: Leverage SAP to process invoices, credit notes, and expenses efficiently while training and guiding the team on system best practices.

Requirements

• Leadership Experience: Proven experience leading or supervising an accounts payable team, preferably in a multinational/EMEA environment.


• Technical Proficiency: Advanced experience with SAP and strong Excel skills for data management, reporting, and analysis.


• AP Expertise: Deep knowledge of payments, T&E, vendor management, and AP query resolution processes.


• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with vendors, stakeholders, and team members.


• Problem Solving: A proactive approach to identifying and resolving process inefficiencies or issues.


• Education: A third-level qualification or equivalent is required.


• Industry Experience: Background in construction, engineering, or a similar industry is advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including:


• 25 days annual leave.


• Annual bonus/13th cheque.


• Educational assistance programs.


• Hybrid working model (2 days WFH) after initial probation period.


• A supportive and collaborative work environment.


• Opportunities for career development and professional growth.

Skills

Accounts Payable, SAP, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Invoice Processing, Payment Processing