Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist | Newry, Northern Ireland | £28,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Working pattern: Full-time, office-based

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable clerk to join a well-established and growing business based in Newry.

Following the departure of a valued member of the finance team, the business is looking for someone who can hit the ground running and take ownership of the accounts payable function within a busy finance environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that has been successfully established for over 30 years, has a fantastic company culture and is continuing to scale and grow.

You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team where your experience will be valued and where there is plenty of opportunity to develop your skills as the business continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently

Processing supplier payments in line with agreed payment schedules

Completing regular supplier statement reconciliations

Investigating and resolving invoice and payment discrepancies

Creating and maintaining accruals

Assisting with the month-end close process

Ensuring supplier accounts are accurate and up to date

Liaising with internal teams and suppliers to resolve queries

Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all transactions are processed in a timely manner

Supporting the wider finance team with additional duties as required

About You

We're looking for someone with previous experience in a busy Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger environment.

You'll ideally have:

Proven experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role

Experience processing high volumes of invoices

Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

Experience with supplier reconciliations and payment processing

Experience assisting with month-end processes and accruals

Good working knowledge of Sage 200

Experience using an FMS system would be advantageous

The ability to work independently while also being a strong team player

A proactive approach and the confidence to manage a busy workload

Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with suppliers and colleagues

What's on Offer?

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Regular staff social events

A genuinely great company culture

The opportunity to join a highly established business with 30+ years of success

A growing and ambitious business with exciting plans to scale further

A supportive and collaborative working environment

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a busy environment and wants to join a company where people genuinely enjoy working.

If you're looking for your next move and want to become part of a successful, established business that is continuing to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

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