Accounts Payable Associate - Up to 36K

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Hybrid Working in a well regarded organization

An established Shared Services Centre (SSC), responsible for delivering efficient and streamlined back-office administrative support across multiple business units, is seeking to appoint an Accounts Payable Associate on a permanent basis.

Role Purpose

The Accounts Payable Associate will deliver high-quality support within the Group Shared Services Centre by ensuring efficient, accurate, and timely transaction processing, with a primary focus on Accounts Payable. The successful candidate will be adaptable, flexible in their approach, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

The role reports directly to the Group Accountant.

• Process invoices, credit notes, and account statements accurately and within agreed timelines
• Ensure compliance with VAT, RCT, PSWT, ERR, and other regulatory requirements
• Prepare and process supplier payments on a regular basis
• Coordinate and support month-end close activities, including reconciliations
• Adhere to Accounts Payable month-end procedures
• Perform supplier reconciliations in line with established processes
• Proactively resolve queries, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate escalation when necessary
• Provide assistance and cross-cover for other SSC team members as required
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Engage with internal and external auditors as required
• Support ad-hoc analysis and project work
• Contribute to risk management processes
• Undertake additional duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in a high-volume accounts environment
• Demonstrated experience within an Accounts Payable function
• Relevant experience in a similar role (candidates qualified by experience will be considered)
• Experience using ERP systems (Oracle and/or Yardi experience desirable)
• Excellent computer literacy
• Experience meeting deadlines, coordinating activities, and escalating risks or issues when appropriate
• Ability to work to strict deadlines with a flexible, hands-on approach
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across business units
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to use initiative

• Permanent contract
• Full-time position (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
• Salary up to €36,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working policy in place
• Educational support
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme after 12 months' continuous service
• Life Assurance / Death-in-Service benefit after 12 months' service
• Company sickness scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) from day one
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted catering facilities and retail outlets