Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist - Permanent

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid
• Bonus + HealthcareMorgan McKinley is delighted to be partnering with a growing medical device organisation based in Galway to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative, high-growth company operating in the healthcare technology space, where you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day finance operations as the business continues to expand internationally.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance team, the Accounts Payable Specialist will take ownership of the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring invoices, expenses and payments are processed accurately and on time while maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

This is a standalone position within the finance team and will suit someone who is highly organised, detail-focused and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the full accounts payable process, ensuring invoices are reviewed, coded and posted accurately within required timelines
• Prepare and execute supplier payment runs in line with company procedures
• Act as the main point of contact for vendor queries, resolving issues efficiently and maintaining strong working relationships
• Manage the AP inbox, ensuring all invoices and requests are handled promptly
• Process employee expense claims in accordance with internal policies
• Maintain accurate purchase order records and support ongoing reconciliation activities
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial procedures and relevant tax requirements
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations and reporting support
• Contribute to process improvements, system enhancements and reporting efficiencies within the finance function
• Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks as required
• Assist with system implementations and finance projects as the business continues to grow internationally
• Provide support across Accounts Receivable when required as the finance function expands

Requirements

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Finance Assistant or similar role within a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and basic accounting principles
• Experience working with ERP or accounting systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, Odoo or similar
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage a high volume of transactions accurately
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with internal teams and external suppliers
• Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable working in a dynamic, growing organisation
• Experience with expense management systems (e.g. SAP Concur) would be advantageous
• Exposure to Accounts Receivable or broader finance duties would be beneficial
• Experience in a start-up, SME, medical device, or life sciences environment would be an advantage

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a growing and innovative organisation in the medical technology sector
• Varied and hands-on role with strong exposure across the finance function
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-growing international business
• Chance to be part of a company making a meaningful impact in healthcare