Accounts Payable Analyst

Accounts Payable Analyst

Our client, a leading multinational engineering services company, is seeking a skilled and experienced Accounts Payable Analyst to join their finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role offers an excellent opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Oversight: Manage high-volume accounts payable operations for Irish/EU entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to company policies.
• Payment Processing: Oversee the preparation of payment proposals for weekly payment runs, ensuring all payments are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Vendor Management: Act as the primary escalation point for vendor queries, managing reconciliations and vendor account updates to maintain smooth relationships.
• Process Optimization: Maintain and improve process documentation to ensure transparency and operational efficiency in accounts payable workflows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with purchasing, commercial, and other internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure accurate general ledger postings.
• SAP Expertise: Leverage SAP to process invoices, credit notes, and expenses efficiently while training and guiding the team on system best practices.

Requirements

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced experience with SAP and strong Excel skills for data management, reporting, and analysis.
• AP Expertise: 2 to 3 years + experience with good knowledge of payments, T&E, vendor management, and AP query resolution processes.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with vendors, stakeholders, and team members.
• Problem Solving: A proactive approach to identifying and resolving process inefficiencies or issues.
• Education: A third-level qualification or equivalent is required.
• Industry Experience: Background in construction, engineering, or a similar industry is advantageous.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including:
• 25 days annual leave.
• 8% pension contribution.
• Annual Bonus
• Educational assistance programs.
• Hybrid working model (2 days WFH) after initial training period.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth.

Skills

Accounts Payable, SAP, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Invoice Processing, Payment Processing

Skills:

Accounts Payable SAP Team lead payments

Benefits:

10% Bonus, Paid Holidays, Pension, Study Assistance