Accounts Payable Specialist

Nexus Recruitment Partners; Munster; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounts payable professional sought by Nexus Recruitment Partners in Munster, Ireland to join a busy finance team. You will process supplier invoices, post high volumes, match against POs, and handle payments while supporting month-end and audits.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years in AP, strong Excel and ERP experience, attention to detail and the ability to work independently within a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance role.
• A qualification in Business, Accounting or Finance would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing and general accounting principles.
• Experience managing high volumes of invoices in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of VAT and RCT is essential
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Experience with ERP or finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Process and post high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices against purchase orders and delivery documentation where applicable.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding balances or discrepancies.
• Respond to supplier queries and liaise with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and data.
• Process employee expenses and related documentation.
• Support month-end activities, reporting and audit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and relevant procedures.
• Contribute to finance process improvements and other ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Invoice processing

High-volume processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Business/Accounting/Finance qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Finance software

Job description

An established and growing local business is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous AP experience to join a busy environment, taking responsibility for supplier accounts, invoice processing and payment administration while supporting the wider finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and post high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.


• Match invoices against purchase orders and delivery documentation where applicable.


• Prepare and process supplier payment runs.


• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding balances or discrepancies.


• Respond to supplier queries and liaise with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment issues.


• Maintain accurate supplier records and data.


• Process employee expenses and related documentation.


• Support month-end activities, reporting and audit requirements.


• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and relevant procedures.


• Contribute to finance process improvements and other ad-hoc duties as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an Accounts Payable or similar finance role.


• A qualification in Business, Accounting or Finance would be advantageous but is not essential.


• Strong understanding of invoice processing and general accounting principles.


• Experience managing high volumes of invoices in a fast-paced environment.


• Knowledge of VAT and RCT is essential


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.


• Experience with ERP or finance systems.


• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with suppliers.


• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider finance team.