Payroll & AP Specialist — Automation & AI Focus

Portwest; Westport; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Portwest in Westport, Ireland, seeks an AP & Payroll Executive to support accounts payable, payroll and finance admin across entities. The role focuses on day-to-day processing while driving improvements through automation and AI tools within a busy finance function.

You will coordinate monthly payroll with third‑party providers, ensure timely data and payments, and help deliver accurate accounts packs alongside colleagues across the wider finance team.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Interest in process optimisation through automation and use of AI.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Aptitude for communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the end-to-end monthly payroll process across multiple company branches, working with third‑party payroll providers and internal teams.
• Ensure monthly payroll payment files are received on time and submitted through the approved process.
• Monitor the shared finance mailbox and handle queries within agreed timelines.
• Prepare and deliver supporting documentation for monthly and annual accounts packs.
• Support process improvement through standardisation, automation and technology projects.
• Provide flexible support across the finance team and participate in automation initiatives.
• Contribute to accurate accounts payable processing and timely payments.

Skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Automation

AI

Finance systems

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Portwest in Westport, Ireland, seeks an AP & Payroll Executive to support accounts payable, payroll and finance admin across entities. The role focuses on day-to-day processing while driving improvements through automation and AI tools within a busy finance function.

You will coordinate monthly payroll with third‑party providers, ensure timely data and payments, and help deliver accurate accounts packs alongside colleagues across the wider finance team.