Cork based Accounts Payable Team Lead

Accounts Payable Team Lead

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversee the Accounts Payable Team: allocate workload, conduct team meetings and provide training and support.
• Supplier statement reconciliations, resolve any discrepancies identified.
• Management of PO system: handling of queries and issues, training of users and overseeing workflows to ensure invoices/purchase orders are processed timely.
• Manage the end to end invoice process cycle
• Matching invoices to purchase order, posting supplier invoices to accounts system.
• Prepare and process weekly supplier payment runs.
• Assist in month/quarterly end close off including the preparation and identification of accruals.
• Assist in the preparation of bi-monthly VAT returns.
• Resolve queries from internal and external business partners and act as a point of contact for escalated issues.

Experience and Requirement

• Solid understanding of Accounts Payable processes and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting procedures.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with team members, colleagues and suppliers.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work on own initiative.