Accounts Payable Analyst

Accounts Payable Analyst - Limerick, Ireland

• Duration: 11+ Month contract
• Location: On-site in Limerick (at least 3 days per week)
• Rate: Up to 21 Euros an hour PAYE

Role/Department:

This role requires solid experience and a strong background in a multinational accounts payable environment. Industry-specific experience in funds is not required. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in accounts payable, demonstrating the ability to take ownership of responsibilities and achieve objectives. A strong team focus, combined with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, is essential. The ideal candidate is proactive in resolving issues, shows exceptional follow-through, and can manage multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with minimal supervision. Attention to detail, effective communication, and collaboration are critical attributes for this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Registering invoices, including verifying instructions, checking bank accounts, identifying duplicates, scanning, and indexing payments on payment platforms.
• Managing vendor workflows, including requesting independent verification and setting up vendors on payment platforms.
• Resolving queries with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Investigating and resolving payment issues.
• Completing vendor validations through call-backs.
• Verifying invoices, including coding payments and requesting approvals.
• Conducting payment reconciliations.
• Overseeing daily reporting and process monitoring.
• Proposing and leading improvement initiatives to streamline the accounts payable process and communicating their value to key stakeholders in the procure-to-pay (P2P) process.
• Ensuring compliance with all accounts payable procedures.
• Performing ad hoc expense analysis as required.
• Participating in project development tasks aimed at enhancing processes.
• Taking responsibility for assigned tasks, managing escalations as needed, and performing additional duties as requested by the supervisor.

Skills/Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a large multinational organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel (including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP). Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and SharePoint is an advantage.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Quick learner with strong attention to detail.
• Financial services experience is beneficial but not required, as full training will be provided.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Training and development in the fund industry will be provided.
• Bookkeeping knowledge or experience is a plus.
• Interest and experience in AI implementation are not essential but would be an advantage.

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