Accounts Payable Specialist

Murphy Group; Kildare; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Discretionary annual bonus

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health screening

Marriage leave advantage

Professional development

Job summary

Murphy is recruiting for an Accounts Payable Specialist to work with our Finance team in Newbridge. You will process and post supplier invoices, manage multi-currency transactions and support month-end processes within a collaborative finance team.

With 3+ years in AP, you will handle high-volume invoicing, liaise with suppliers, and contribute to process improvements while upholding VAT compliance and accuracy. Murphy offers extensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an Accounts Payable role within a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant business related qualification is desirable.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, invoice processing, and VAT treatment, including UK, EU and RCT requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven ability to manage high volumes of invoices with accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Processing, matching and posting large volumes of supplier invoices in a multi-currency/entity environment
• Liaising with Suppliers, Project Support Team, Functional Departments and wider Finance Team to resolve invoice, account and payment queries
• Key contact point for an assigned group of suppliers
• Monthly supplier account reconciliations
• Various AP Admin tasks, i.e. master data requests, document and mailbox management etc.
• Supporting with month end activities
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager
• Supporting and participating in Finance process improvement projects
• Support audit-related activities as required

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoicing

VAT Compliance

Multi-currency

Dynamics 365

Proactis

Tradex

MS Office

Education

Relevant business qualification

Tools

Dynamics 365

Proactis

Tradex

MS Office

Job description

Murphy is recruiting for a Accounts Payable Specialist to work with ourFinance team in Newbridge.

Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the USA, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. So that our teams out on projects can run smoothly it is vital that we have robust support functions in place.

We are committed to fostering an engaging and collaborative work environment in which each person’s career is nurtured and developed. We focus on employee development, providing a culture of innovation and positive work-life balance.

Key responsibilites:

• Processing, matching and posting large volumes of supplier invoices in a multi-currency/entity environment
• Liaising with Suppliers, Project Support Team, Functional Departments and wider Finance Team to resolve invoice, account and payment queries
• Key contact point for an assigned group of suppliers
• Monthly supplier account reconciliations
• Various AP Admin tasks, i.e. master data requests, document and mailbox management etc.
• Supporting with month end activities
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager
• Supporting and participating in Finance process improvement projects
• Support audit-related activities as required

Skills & Experience:

Minimum 3 years' experience in an Accounts Payable role within a fast-paced environment

• Relevant business related qualification is desirable

Strong understanding of accounting principles, invoice processing, and VAT treatment, including UK, EU and RCT requirements

Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Proven ability to manage high volumes of invoices with a strong focus on accuracy, attention to detail and compliance

Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

Previous experience within the construction industry would be an advantage

• Expereince using Dynamics 365, Proactis & Tradex is highly desirable
• Proficient in MS Office

What you will get in Return:

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
• Above market rate contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
• Generous Private Healthcare Allowance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
• Extra 2 days holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland.