Accounts Payable Team Lead

Location: On site / Lucan, Co. Dublin, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Accounting & Finance Accounts Payable
Salary: Competitive salary
Salary details: DOE

Reports to: Group Management Accountant

Direct reports: 3 Purchase Ledger Administrators

Location: Dublin 22, (Near Lucan / Fonthill / Liffey Valley)

Contract: Full-time / Permanent

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Team Lead with supervisory experience to manage the Accounts Payable function across the group (with 5 trading companies). The role combines hands on processing of a high volume of supplier invoices with supervision and leadership of the Purchase Ledger team, ownership of month end payables close off, and leadership of our new Purchase Invoice Automation project.

Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable Operations

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and on time.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Process employee expenses in line with company policy.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve supplier and payment queries.

Team Supervision & Ledger Management

• Supervise and support a team of 3 Purchase Ledger Administrators across the group.
• Manage the payables ledger and review supplier reconciliations prepared by the team.
• Keep all team administration up to date and carry out ad hoc duties as they arise.

Month-End & Reporting

• Oversee and ensure timely completion of the payables month end close for several business units.
• Structure payments accordingly to terms.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Lead the implementation of a new Purchase Invoice Automation system across the group.
• Train the team on the new system and processes, and drive adoption and continuous improvement.
• Develop and drive efficiencies for all group companies.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Accounts Payable within a high volume invoice environment.
• Experience supervising & managing a team.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to deal confidently with suppliers and colleagues at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to month end deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience leading or supporting a system implementation project.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Experience with Quadient AP or similar AP automation software.
• Part qualified accountant or accounting technician (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ATI).