Accounts Payable Assistant

Accounts Payable AssistantSenior AP role with team leadership responsibility, Newry areaOffice based, immediate start consideredStep into a lead role within a busy, multi-entity finance team About the CompanyA well-established business with a significant and growing finance function, operating across multiple entities.

The AP team handles a substantial volume of supplier activity and is looking for an experienced operator who can take real ownership of the payables process and provide day-to-day direction to junior team members. The RoleMy client is looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant for a senior AP role suited to someone who has been around the function before and is ready to lead.

This is a hands-on position with responsibility for the full supplier payment cycle, overseeing reconciliation activity, handling escalated queries, and providing guidance to the purchase ledger administrators within the team.

Key ResponsibilitiesReconcile supplier statements accurately and to tight month-end deadlinesProcess supplier payments and manage payment runsHandle escalated supplier queries and resolve discrepancies efficientlyMaintain accurate accounts payable records across multiple supplier accountsProvide day-to-day oversight and support to junior AP administratorsWork closely with the wider finance team on month-end close activityIdentify and implement process improvements within the AP function What You Will NeedEssential: solid accounts payable experience across the full payables cycle; confident with supplier reconciliations and payment processing; strong Excel skills; proven ability to manage a busy workload independently; experience supporting or leading junior team members.

Desirable: experience in a multi-entity or group finance environment; familiarity with ERP or invoice management systems. Why ApplyCompetitive salary depending on experience, genuine team leadership responsibility, and a busy, varied role within a well-run finance function. For more information on this role, or any other Accountancy and Finance position, please contact Gemma Murphy. Skills: accounts payable purchase ledger WHJS1_NI. 000000.