Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Team Lead based in Newry – Hybrid Working and Great Benefits!

About the Company

HireIQ have the pleasure again of partnering with a reputable local employer who are looking to recruit for an Accounts Payable Team Lead to join their existing finance function. This company who have experienced rapid growth over the past number of years have ambitious plans for the future and therefore this position is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Professional to join a growing organisation.

Account The Job

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• The supervision of staff in Accounts Payable
• Managing the closure of Accounts Payable month end to a timely deadline each month
• Management of payment runs – EFT, Cheque and online payments. Ensuring invoices are cleared for payment runs and preparing payment run along with online banking payments
• Liaising and dealing with creditors regarding payments and queries
• Review and maintenance of Goods Received Note (GRN) listing
• Processing supplier invoice/credit notes for different entities and divisions
• Ensure governance around supplier statement reconciliations and accuracy of purchase ledger
• Governance around new suppliers and supplier maintenance to include payment controls.
• Management of staffing levels and workload within the Accounts Payable team
• Ensure appropriate documentation maintained for systems and processes with ongoing review to maintain best in class
• Support the annual audit process
• Provide support to the Financial Controller as required

Experience, Skills and Attributes

•  An understanding of accounts payable processes and procedures
• Direct experience of leading an Accounts payable team (Desirable)
• Able to manage a high-volume workload
• High level of expertise in use of Microsoft packages including Excel and Word
• Able to manage a high-volume workload
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and changing priorities
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office

Why Apply for this role?

• Great Exposure to a busy accounts office
• Progression and Development Opportunities
• Pension
• Market Leading Salary
• Great Annual Leave Entitlement
• Hybrid Working

For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your career get in touch with Daryl Hunter at HireIQ in complete confidence.