Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist with Spanish

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Analyst with Spanish language fluency to join their team in Cork on a 6-month temporary contract based in Cork. Due to the immediate nature of this contract placement, candidates with a short notice period or immediate availability will be strongly preferred. Operating as a subject matter expert in invoice processing, issue resolution, vendor query platforms, and statement matching, the successful candidate will play a critical role in delivering accurate financial processing while maintaining strict adherence to internal controls, key performance indicators, and organizational policies.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process high volumes of third-party supplier invoices to guarantee prompt payment cycles while complying with accounting standards and internal benchmarks.

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex invoice discrepancies and account payable adjustments in accordance with established standard operating procedures.

• Serve as an operational point of contact and subject matter expert to support and guide P2P associates with complex queries.

• Manage internal and external Accounts Payable communications through a dedicated customer support platform, consistently meeting strict service level agreements.

• Encourage internal stakeholders to utilize self-service procurement tools and direct suppliers toward self-service statement reconciliation portals.

• Collaborate with the wider finance team to lead and complete month-end closing procedures for the P2P function.

• Maintain, update, and manage global standard operating procedure documentation for all invoicing workflows.

• Lead invoicing process improvement initiatives and act as the subject matter expert on business integration projects.

• Implement optimised workflows within the invoicing function to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Maintain robust internal control frameworks, ensuring full compliance with SOx, local statutory guidelines, and corporate policies.

• Cultivate effective working relationships with local financial controllers, regional affiliates, and external partners.

• Adhere to corporate record management schedules, ensuring the proper filing, archiving, and disposal of financial records in line with regulatory requirements.

• Support internal and external audits, corporate monitoring programs, and any required compliance remediation efforts.

Requirements

• Fluency in Spanish and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills across both languages.

• A minimum of two years of relevant experience within a fast-paced Accounts Payable, finance operations, or administrative environment.

• A relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical industry experience.

• Prior experience utilising enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP, alongside e-invoicing platforms such as Ariba.

• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to comfortably navigate computerized financial data entry systems and related software applications.

• Advanced data management skills with exceptionally high attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-stakeholder relationships effectively.

• Strong resilience and adaptability when working in dynamic or ambiguous operating environments.

• Proven understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable frameworks, financial controls, and audit compliance requirements.