Accounts Payable Lead

Accounts Payable Lead

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable Lead /Supervisor who is now looking for a new challenge? Our client, a major player in the green energy and clean tech sector, are now undergoing a period of significant expansion.

 As a result, they have now engaged exclusively with us in Cpl to recruit a talented, energetic, and ambitious Accounts Payable Lead to join the Finance Team in Limerick.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Accounts Payable Lead is integral to the finance team. The successful candidate must be highly organised, self-driven and committed to delivering high quality work product under regimented time constraints.

 Responsibilities to include:

·      Management of Accounts Payable email account including distribution of documents. Ensure timely and accurate processing of 3-way match from PO, proof of delivery, to Invoice.

·      Collaborate with other departments, such as procurement and site, to resolve queries and timely/accurate processing of invoices

·      Manage vendor relationships and resolve any issues or disputes related to payments or invoices

·      Complete monthly creditor reconciliations on a timely basis

·      Understanding and adhering to monthly cut off processing of Invoices to ensure accurate and timely month-end/year-end close processes for accounts payable 

·      Liaising with accounting on calculation of Accruals and Prepayments

·      Prepare and analyse accounts payable reports, including aging reports and cash flow projections

·      Ability to investigate and assume responsibility for accuracy of creditor reports

·      Management and processing of suggested payment lists

·      Managing and training a team of accounts payable professionals

·      Develop and maintain accounts payable policies, and procedures and controls for Accounts Payable in line with best practice

·      Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations

·      Monitor and analyse accounts payable processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy

·      Assisting in VAT and RCT filings within ROS

·      Assist with audits and provide documentation/support as needed

Skills & Experience that we need

·      Financial qualification suitable to the relevant field

·      Looking for applicants with 5+ years in an Accounts Payable function with supervisory experience

·      Understanding of Relevant Contractors agreements and Payment Applications

·      Knowledge of accounting principles and practices specifically in relation to VAT and RCT

·      Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements

·      Experience in Microsoft Dynamics or a comparable ERP system desirable Accounts Payable Manager/Supervisor

·      Ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines

·      Experience in training and management of accounts payable staff

·      Proficiency in excel

·      Team orientated

·      Adaptable to change

·      Attention to detail and accuracy

·      Experience in process improvement and implementing best practices

The Offer

This is a permanent onsite role based in Limerick city, with base salary, depending on the candidate’s experience, but is expected to be in the €45,000K - €50,000K range per annum, plus benefits package.

 Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm (1 hour lunch).

 How to Apply

If you are interested in applying or want to know more about this role please contact,

Orlaigh FitzGerald-Quinn in Cpl Limerick on 085 801 7135 or email your CV to orlaigh.quinn@cpl.ie.

 For a full list of our open jobs, please have a look at cpl.com.

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