Junior Accounts Assistant - Full training provided, Limerick

Administrative Assistant Accounts Payable Competitive Salary - + Benefits Hybrid after probation Multinational Organization We are currently recruiting a Administrative Assistant Accounts Payable to join a busy finance team within a well-established industrial and commercial business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their accounting career who is keen to gain hands-on experience in Accounts Payable and develop into a full AP role over time. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable Operations: Manage end-to-end invoice processing, utilizing high-volume scanning technology and ERP mapping to ensure 100% data accuracy. Reconciliation & Ledger Integrity: Execute complex reconciliation of supplier statements against the general ledger, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies to maintain clean financial records. Vendor Account Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of vendor accounts, including onboarding new suppliers, updating existing profiles, and offboarding inactive accounts. Variance Resolution: Analyze purchase orders for price and quantity discrepancies, partnering with internal procurement teams to resolve issues and ensure correct financial posting. Credit & Dispute Management: Lead the credit request process for returns and price variations, maintaining a robust database and acting as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries. Expense Compliance: Manage the reconciliation of corporate credit cards, ensuring all transactions are compliant with company policy. Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate logs of pending invoices and vendor disputes; manage the systematic filing of all financial documentation to support audit readiness. Administrative Support: Assist the Finance Manager with ad-hoc reporting, data analysis, and departmental projects as required. Core Competencies & Technical Skills Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (with a focus on Excel), ERP systems, and internal database management. Operational Excellence: Expert in maintaining high levels of accuracy within high-pressure, deadline-driven environments. Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and resolve vendor conflicts professionally. Time Management: Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing competing deadlines without compromising output quality. Experience & Qualifications Experience: 3+ years in a fast-paced finance or accounting support role. Education: Leaving Certificate (or equivalent). Professional Attributes: Conscientious, analytical, and process-oriented with a strong focus on data integrity and continuous improvement. Benefits: Work From Home Hybrid Pension

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