Accounts Payable Specialist

Keelings; Swords; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop

Free on-site parking with electric chg

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Keelings, a 100% Irish-owned family business, invites applications for an Accounts Payable role within the finance team. You will support the Accounts Payable Manager and handle supplier invoices, scanning, coding, and processing to ensure timely payments.

The role offers exposure to a busy FMCG environment and collaboration with multiple BU finance teams. You will join an established team with opportunities to grow your career, develop strong finance fundamentals, and work in a supportive,

Qualifications

• Completed leaving certificate with an interest in accountancy/finance.
• Completed PLC in Business studies and accounting or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Matching, coding and processing of supplier invoices to stock system.
• Scanning supplier invoices.
• Assist in preparing accounts for payment.
• Form and build relationships with BU finance teams/MDs.
• Attend weekly meetings with cost centre assigned.
• Any other ad hoc duties as deemed appropriate by management.
• Receiving incoming calls and emails from customers & relevant processing.

Skills

Excellent communication

Planning & organisational

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Meet deadlines

Teamwork

Education

Leaving certificate

PLC in Business studies & accounting

Tools

Excel

Advanced IT skills

Keyboard skills

Job description

About Keelings

Keelings is a 100% Irish-owned family business passionate about fresh produce. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, we grow, source, and supply top-quality fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships — powered by our dedicated people.

Purpose Of The Role

Keelings is a family-owned Irish company, 3rd generation family business operating and innovating within the fresh produce industry since 1926. We are looking for someone to work within the accounts payable team to support the Accounts Payable Manager and rest of the department to help ensure all tasks and responsibilities are done in a timely manner. If you have an interest in this area looking to start your career in finance and develop your own personal and professional skills this will give you the opportunity to grow your career with support along the way. We are looking to welcome someone into our organisation who wants to gain experience and knowledge in a FMCG environment and have the opportunity to work in an experienced team.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Matching, coding and processing of Supplier invoices to stock system
• Scanning supplier invoices
• Assist in preparing accounts for payment
• Form and build relationships with each of our BU finance teams/MD’s
• Attend weekly meetings with the cost centre to which you are assigned to
• Any other ad hoc duties as deemed appropriate by the management team
• Receiving incoming calls and emails from customers & relevant processing

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• IT and good keyboard skills

Essential

• Ability to manage time and perform to strict deadlines
• Ability to perform to a high standard in a demanding environment
• Teamwork abilities are a must
• Advanced IT Skills required (advanced Excel Skills essential)
• Flexibility if required to work outside of normal hours at certain times to suit requirements of the business and cover holidays when required

Desirable

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Have a high level of personal integrity
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Be flexible and have a good approach to finding solutions.

Education & Qualifications

• Completed leaving certificate with an interest in accountancy/finance
• Completed PLC in Business studies and accounting or equivalent

Benefits

• Staff discount at Keelings Farm Shop and subsidized canteen
• Free On-site parking with access to electric chargers
• Wellness Initiatives such as wellness week

Keelings Values

• People Matter
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Passion for Achievement

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know at [e-mail]

Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/

Keelings Strategy & Values – https://www.keelings.com/our-people/