Account Payable (Temp) - North Dublin

Reed is partnering with a great client of ours to assist them with temp cover in their Accountancy team - this will be an ongoing assignment. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Review and process high volumes of supplier invoices across multiple currencies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
  • Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and enhance future invoice handling procedures
  • Prepare and process weekly and monthly payment runs, including:
  • Domestic current account payments
  • Foreign exchange (forex) payments
  • Maintain the Accounts Payable ledger and complete monthly reconciliations of supplier statements.
  • Conduct monthly bank reconciliations 
  • Oversee and manage company expense accounts, categorising spends accurately across multiple cost centres and providing analysis where required
  • Support the month-end close process by prioritising tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, including assistance with accruals and prepayments
  • Contribute to the accuracy of financial records through journal entries for VAT, PAYE, and related reconciliations with ROS returns
  • Provide support in cash flow management by maintaining a detailed schedule of upcoming payments and forecasting requirements
  • Working knowledge of general ledger processes, profit & loss accounts, and balance sheets is considered advantageous.

Experience Required:
Extensive experience in a high-volume Accounts Payable function, ideally with 5+ years in a similar role.
Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g. Intact IQ, SAP - ideally).
Strong knowledge of invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliations, and payment processing procedures.
Experience working with multiple currencies and understanding of foreign exchange (forex) payments.
Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office packages
Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet tight month-end deadlines.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across departments.
A relevant qualification in accounting, finance, or business (e.g., IATI, Accounts Technician, or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA) is desirable but not essential.