Accounts Payable Associate.

Finance Associate - Accounts Payable Admin.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a detail-oriented and driven Finance Associate to join a growing and fast-paced finance team within a well-established manufacturing environment. This position will support business units across multiple locations, with a focus on Accounts Payable and Master Data activities.

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Team Lead, you'll be responsible for a wide range of transactional finance activities and play a key role in ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance within the AP function.

Key Responsibilities

• Input vendor invoices into ERP systems accurately, ensuring alignment with general ledger accounts to facilitate timely payments.

• Maintain financial accuracy by following internal policies and control procedures.

• Liaise with Procurement to resolve blocked invoices and ensure suppliers are paid within terms.

• Investigate and resolve invoices that are blocked or parked.

• Prepare and process month-end accruals, supplier reconciliations, and GRIR reviews in line with reporting schedules.

• Manage invoice approval workflows to maximise available discounts.

• Work closely with local accountants to resolve AP issues (e.g., unmatched receipts, intercompany account queries, purchase order discrepancies).

• Maintain and update customer Master Data, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

• Support process improvements to reduce discrepancies, improve workflow, and minimise aged balances.

• Contribute to finance projects and support additional duties as required.

Requirements

Education & Qualifications:

• Studying towards or already qualified with a business-related diploma or degree.

Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience in a busy finance environment, working to tight deadlines.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential - including the ability to use functions, formulas, and coding logic (e.g., macros, pivot tables, data lookups, and potentially VBA).

• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems is strongly preferred.

Key Competencies

General:

• Trustworthy, discreet, and committed to maintaining confidentiality.

• High attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.

Job-Specific:

• Excellent communication skills across all levels - from suppliers to internal stakeholders.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Proactive and solutions-focused, able to work independently and take initiative.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to grow your finance career in a supportive and dynamic team. You'll gain valuable exposure to international operations and benefit from long-term development opportunities in a structured environment.

If you want to hear more about the role, please contact [email protected] or you can call me on 028 7126 7799 EXT +353