Accounts Payable Manager, Galway

Accounts Payable Manager Location: Oranmore, Co. Galway (On-site) Reporting To: Finance Manager Contract Duration: 12 Months Salary Range:€42,000 - €52,000 per annum depending on experience Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly organised Accounts Payable Manager to lead and oversee the accounts payable function within a busy finance environment. The successful candidate will supervise the accounts payable team and ensure the timely, accurate and compliant processing of financial transactions while maintaining strong governance and internal controls. This role is based fully on-site in Oranmore, Co. Galway Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise the accounts payable team to ensure thetimely and accurate delivery of all accounts payable activities Take full responsibility for the end-to-end accounts payable process including - Invoice processing - Approval workflows - Payment runs and approvals - Associated reconciliations Review and approve weekly travel and subsistence claims in line with public sector regulations and internal policies Oversee supplier management processes including: - Supplier setup - Bank detail changes - Supplier ledger maintenance and approvals - Supplier statement reconciliations Ensure strong internal controls, compliance, governance and audit readiness across all finance activities Provide oversight and approval of revenue returns and reconciliation of associated control accounts Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for review and approval Assist with preparation and support of annual financial statements Provide support for ad-hoc finance activities including payroll processing when required Qualifications, Skills&Experience Essential Requirements Minimum of 3 years' experience working within a high-volume accounts payable environment, ideally with supervisory or team management responsibilities. Strong knowledge of: Public sector finance regulations Prompt payment requirements Professional Services Withholding Tax (PSWT) Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) Travel and subsistence regulations Strong IT skills including proficiency in: Microsoft Office MS Teams MS SharePoint Proven experience using ERP systems within a finance environment Relevant third-level qualification in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Desirable Requirements Previous public sector experience Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Business Central or similar ERP systems Experience in payroll processing or supervision of payroll activities. What We Offer Competitive salary based on experience 27 days annual leave 37.5-hour working week Professional and collaborative working environment. Skills: Strategic Accounts Payable Manager Detail-Oriented Accounts Payable Manager Efficient Accounts Payable Manager Analytical Accounts Payable Manager Reliable Accounts Payable Manager Proactive Accounts Payable Manager Results-Driven Accounts PayTPBN1_IJ