Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist with Spanish

Morgan McKinley; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst fluent in Spanish for a 6-month temporary role based in Cork. You will act as a subject matter expert in invoice processing, resolutions, and vendor communications while ensuring adherence to internal controls and SOx guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years in AP or finance operations, experience with SAP/Ariba, and strong data management with attention to detail. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish and English with strong written and spoken communication.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical industry experience.
• Experience with SAP and Ariba or similar ERP/invoicing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices to ensure timely payment while adhering to standards.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and AP adjustments.
• Support P2P associates with complex queries and provide subject matter guidance.

Skills

Spanish fluency

English fluency

Attention to detail

Data entry

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Analyst with Spanish language fluency to join their team in Cork on a 6-month temporary contract based in Cork. Due to the immediate nature of this contract placement, candidates with a short notice period or immediate availability will be strongly preferred. Operating as a subject matter expert in invoice processing, issue resolution, vendor query platforms, and statement matching, the successful candidate will play a critical role in delivering accurate financial processing while maintaining strict adherence to internal controls, key performance indicators, and organizational policies.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process high volumes of third-party supplier invoices to guarantee prompt payment cycles while complying with accounting standards and internal benchmarks.

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex invoice discrepancies and account payable adjustments in accordance with established standard operating procedures.

• Serve as an operational point of contact and subject matter expert to support and guide P2P associates with complex queries.

• Manage internal and external Accounts Payable communications through a dedicated customer support platform, consistently meeting strict service level agreements.

• Encourage internal stakeholders to utilize self-service procurement tools and direct suppliers toward self-service statement reconciliation portals.

• Collaborate with the wider finance team to lead and complete month-end closing procedures for the P2P function.

• Maintain, update, and manage global standard operating procedure documentation for all invoicing workflows.

• Lead invoicing process improvement initiatives and act as the subject matter expert on business integration projects.

• Implement optimised workflows within the invoicing function to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Maintain robust internal control frameworks, ensuring full compliance with SOx, local statutory guidelines, and corporate policies.

• Cultivate effective working relationships with local financial controllers, regional affiliates, and external partners.

• Adhere to corporate record management schedules, ensuring the proper filing, archiving, and disposal of financial records in line with regulatory requirements.

• Support internal and external audits, corporate monitoring programs, and any required compliance remediation efforts.

Requirements

• Fluency in Spanish and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills across both languages.

• A minimum of two years of relevant experience within a fast-paced Accounts Payable, finance operations, or administrative environment.

• A relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical industry experience.

• Prior experience utilising enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP, alongside e-invoicing platforms such as Ariba.

• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to comfortably navigate computerized financial data entry systems and related software applications.

• Advanced data management skills with exceptionally high attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-stakeholder relationships effectively.

• Strong resilience and adaptability when working in dynamic or ambiguous operating environments.

• Proven understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable frameworks, financial controls, and audit compliance requirements.