Accounts Payable Specialist

Red Chair Recruitment; Killarney; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Chair Recruitment is assisting a Kerry-based construction company to hire a Payroll and Accounts Payable Administrator. The role manages payroll for both contract and permanent staff and supports the finance function with timely accounts payable activities.

Applicants should have 2+ years' payroll and AP experience, a relevant payroll certification or accounting technician qualification, and strong Excel skills. Construction sector knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in payroll and accounts payable administration.
• Accounting technician qualification or relevant payroll certification.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience within the construction or engineering industry is a significant advantage.
• Understanding of Revenue, payroll compliance, and employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll for permanent employees and contract staff.
• Manage timesheets, overtime, allowances, deductions, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure confidentiality.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits where required.
• Ensure compliance with construction sector payroll requirements and subcontractor administration where applicable.

Skills

Payroll

Accounts payable

Excel

Payroll systems

Revenue compliance

Education

Accounting technician qualification

Payroll certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Payroll software

Job description

Our Kerry based clients are presently recruiting for a Payroll and Accounts Payable Administrator to join a busy construction company based in County Kerry. This role will be responsible for the accurate processing of payroll for both contract and permanent employees, along with supporting the finance function through efficient management of accounts payable activities. Experience within the construction or engineering sector is highly desirable due to the nature of payroll processing, subcontractor payments, and project-related financial administration. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Duties

• Process weekly and monthly payroll for permanent employees and contract staff.
• Ensure payroll is completed accurately and in line with Revenue and employment legislation.
• Manage timesheets, overtime, allowances, deductions, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure confidentiality at all times.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with audits where required.
• Ensure compliance with construction sector payroll requirements and subcontractor administration where applicable.

Accounts Payable Duties

• Process supplier invoices and reconcile statements in a timely manner.
• Prepare payment runs and maintain accurate creditor records.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and liaise with suppliers regarding account queries.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ Previous experience in payroll and accounts payable administration.
• Accounting technician qualification or relevant payroll certification is essential.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience within the construction or engineering industry is a significant advantage.
• Understanding of Revenue, payroll compliance, and employment legislation.

Salary is open to negotiation and based on experience.