Accounts Payable Assistant

Job Description


Accounts Payable Assistant
VANRATH is delighted to be recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant for a trailblazer in the energy industry. My client has a close-knit finance function and are expanding their AP function to help meet the needs of the business. My client operates across three separate areas, has annual turnover which exceeds 2 billion euro a year and is one of Ireland's Top 50 Businesses.

The Benefits
My client has a generous renumeration on package on offer to attract the best talent in a very competitive market…

  • Hybrid working
  • Bonus incentive
  • On-site parking
  • Healthcare
  • Well-being initiative



The Role
The successful candidate will play a vital part as they will have responsibility for the end-to-end accounts payable process. The successful candidate will ensure best practice in the management of purchase orders, payments, and vendor management. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following day-to-day:

  • Manage all accounts payable queries
  • Liaise with teams within the business to resolve supplier queries
  • Assist in the completion of supplier statement reconciliations
  • Develop relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Send out Weekly Data Collection letters to Suppliers
  • Responsible for Expenses & Receipts
  • Assist with the administration tasks within the Accounts Payable Team
  • Processing supplier invoices and issue for approval
  • Assist in Critical Daily & Weekly processes
  • Dealing with urgent payments in a timely manner
  • Update Accounts Payable process documents and manuals as required
  • To carry out any ad hoc duties / or projects when required#



The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have previously worked in a fast-paced finance environment and be able to show relevant experience to this role. Moreover, it would be beneficial with the successful candidate has previous exposure to SAP.

  • Proven experience working in a relevant role in a fast-paced commercial finance environment
  • 5 GCSEs at Grade C or Level 4 or above including Maths and English
  • Experience of working with Accounts Packages
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Experience dealing with 3rd party contracts and managing relations



A fantastic opportunity to join a renowned company, who are continually growing. My client can offer career progression and exposure to a vast global market. Moreover, the travel opportunities are endless, combined with a great benefits package and flexible working to suit everyone. To discuss this vacancy further, or any other Accounting and Finance roles in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland please contact Hannah MacLaren in the strictest of confidence or apply via the link.