Accounts Payable Specialist - 12 Month Cover (Dublin)

Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Bord Bia is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer in Dublin for a 12-month maternity cover. You will ensure accurate posting of creditor information, manage payments, and support month-end reporting. The role reports to the Senior Manager, Finance within a collaborative finance team.

The position requires experience in finance or accounting, knowledge of public sector obligations, and strong communication and organisational skills. Closing date is 12 November at 17:00 (GMT+1).

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance, bookkeeping or accounting role.
• Knowledge of Public Sector financial and reporting obligations.
• Desirable degree/diploma in Business or Accountancy.
• Good understanding of Irish Agriculture and Food Industry.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices for payments (Bord Bia office invoices) using the invoicing system.
• Prepare payment runs and manual payments from bank accounts.
• Ensure PSWT and Tax Clearance requirements on creditor payments.
• Manage funds in bank accounts to cover payments.
• Prepare month-end reports for creditors and assist with month-end/year-end tasks.
• Manage Accounts Payable email inbox.
• Prepare month-end and year-end journals for manual payments and corrections.
• Post accounts from overseas offices to the general ledger.
• Ensure staff in offices have access to training on accounting systems.
• Liaise with banks to set up new accounts and user access.
• Support team with staff expenses and credit cards.
• Adhere to the One Bord Bia Operating Model.

Skills

Excellent communication

Administration

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree or diploma in Business/Accountancy

Understanding of Irish Agriculture & Food Industry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bord Bia is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer in Dublin for a 12-month maternity cover. You will ensure accurate posting of creditor information, manage payments, and support month-end reporting. The role reports to the Senior Manager, Finance within a collaborative finance team.

The position requires experience in finance or accounting, knowledge of public sector obligations, and strong communication and organisational skills. Closing date is 12 November at 17:00 (GMT+1).