Senior Accounts Payable Specialist - Permanent | Dublin West | Global FMCG
A leading global organisation in the FMCG sector is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join their expanding EMEA finance hub. This role is based in Dublin West, offering free parking, hybrid working (3 days onsite), and a strong benefits package including VHI, pension, and bonus scheme.
This position sits within a high‑performing, multi‑entity AP function supporting a rapidly growing EMEA portfolio. You'll take ownership of key AP processes, support junior team members, and ensure smooth, accurate invoice flow across the region - including 3‑way matching, multi‑currency processing, and SAP‑based workflows.
What You'll Be Doing
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Team Support - Support AP Administrators, offering coaching, guidance, and day‑to‑day problem solving along with your manager.
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Training & Development - Lead training for new and existing team members, enhancing process documentation and onboarding materials.
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Issue Escalation - Partner closely with the AP Manager to escalate and resolve issues quickly, ensuring clear communication across the team.
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Invoice Oversight - Review and post invoices across multiple EMEA entities, ensuring accuracy, correct coding, and full 3‑way match compliance.
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Backup Processing - Step in to process invoices when required, supporting high‑volume periods.
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Mailbox Ownership - Manage the AP mailboxes for Ireland and AFFI, ensuring all items are actioned, tracked, and escalated where necessary.
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Freight & Stock Matching - Review freight invoices in SAP, align them with weekly stock movement files, and ensure accurate matching.
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Vendor Setup - Coordinate the creation of new supplier accounts and maintain accurate vendor data.
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Supplier Reconciliations - Complete reconciliations, chase missing invoices or approvals, and maintain an up‑to‑date query log.
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Process Documentation - Maintain and update AP procedures as processes evolve across the EMEA region.
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Bank & Direct Debit Clearing - Reconcile direct debits and support bank reconciliation activities.
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Continuous Improvement - Contribute to AP improvement projects and efficiency initiatives.
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VAT Compliance - Ensure VAT rules are correctly applied across all EMEA entities.
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Payment Runs - Assist with weekly payment cycles and prepare payments through SAP.
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Month-End Support - Support balance sheet reconciliations and provide ad‑hoc reporting as needed.
What You Bring
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Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to guide members.
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast‑moving environment.
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Experience processing high‑volume invoices with strong attention to detail.
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Familiarity with multi‑entity and multi‑currency AP environments.
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Proficiency in Excel and Outlook.
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Experience with SAP or another ERP system is highly advantageous.
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Solid understanding of accounting transactions and AP workflows, including 3‑way matching.
Benefits
