Accounts Payable Clerk

About the Role

Our client, a leader in the Building Services sector across the UK and Ireland, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to become part of their expanding Finance team in Dundalk, County Louth. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a company specializing in innovative, sustainable offsite prefabricated building solutions throughout Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy by performing three-way matches between purchase orders, invoices, and receipts.
• Assist with month-end closing activities related to Accounts Payable.
• Manage the accounts inbox, promptly addressing and directing queries to resolution.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal departments concerning invoices, payments, and VAT-related issues.
• Resolve discrepancies involving purchase orders, contracts, and invoices.
• Establish new supplier accounts and verify associated bank and VAT data.
• Oversee invoice approval processes and investigate any discrepancies.
• Prepare, verify, and enter timesheet data.
• Generate reports to support labor analysis and broader financial reporting.
• Provide general administrative and occasional ad hoc support to the Finance team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of two years’ experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Proven experience managing high-volume invoice processing.
• Comprehensive understanding of Accounts Payable workflows, including invoice processing, reconciliations, and payment preparation.
• Capability to handle supplier queries and resolve invoice, payment, or account-related discrepancies.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines within a dynamic team environment.
• Confident communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or equivalent is preferred.
• Familiarity with purchase orders, three-way matching, VAT processes, and supplier account management is advantageous.
• Previous experience in construction, manufacturing, or engineering sectors is a plus but not mandatory.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliations.

Benefits and Work Conditions

• Competitive salary reflective of experience.
• Comprehensive training and career growth opportunities.
• Access to a pension scheme and health and wellbeing benefits.
• Secure onsite parking facilities.
• A supportive and welcoming workplace culture.
• Potential for advancement within a thriving organization.

Additional Information

Location: Dundalk, County Louth
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Friday from 8:00am to 3:00pm
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time