Accounts Payable Analyst

Role overview

A biopharmaceutical organization based in Dublin is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join its finance operations. The position supports accounts payable activities across several entities and focuses on accurate vendor processing, invoice handling, reconciliations, and the resolution of payment-related issues. The role also involves close coordination with internal teams, outside suppliers, and other business functions to keep financial workflows running smoothly and to help drive ongoing process improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Investigate invoices that are stuck in ERP workflows and work out the right fix so they can be processed without delay.
• Assist with supplier reconciliation tasks and share the outcome with the broader accounts payable group.
• Handle vendor emails and correspondence and close out invoice questions quickly and professionally.
• Work with internal teams and external suppliers to sort out payment and processing problems.
• Support invoice processing that is managed through an outsourced model, with attention to accuracy and speed.
• Review GRNI reports and help clear mismatches and outstanding differences.
• Raise issues when needed and help put suitable corrective actions in place.
• Step in for other accounts payable colleagues when they are unavailable.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and improvement efforts within the process.
• Keep vendor master records accurate and up to date.
• Take on other related tasks as assigned.

Required background

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Business, Finance, Information Technology, or a similar field.
• Prior hands-on experience in accounts payable, ideally in a multinational environment.
• Practical exposure to ERP platforms, with SAP and Ariba specifically preferred.
• Strong capability in analysis, organization, and problem-solving.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Additional information

This is an onsite contract opportunity located in Greater Dublin.