Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist | Newry, Northern Ireland | £28,000 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm Working pattern: Full-time, office-based About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable clerk to join a well-established and growing business based in Newry. Following the departure of a valued member of the finance team, the business is looking for someone who can hit the ground running and take ownership of the accounts payable function within a busy finance environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that has been successfully established for over 30 years, has a fantastic company culture and is continuing to scale and grow. You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team where your experience will be valued and where there is plenty of opportunity to develop your skills as the business continues to expand. Key Responsibilities * Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently * Processing supplier payments in line with agreed payment schedules * Completing regular supplier statement reconciliations * Investigating and resolving invoice and payment discrepancies * Creating and maintaining accruals * Assisting with the month-end close process * Ensuring supplier accounts are accurate and up to date * Liaising with internal teams and suppliers to resolve queries * Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all transactions are processed in a timely manner * Supporting the wider finance team with additional duties as required About You We're looking for someone with previous experience in a busy Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger environment. You'll ideally have: * Proven experience within an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role * Experience processing high volumes of invoices * Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills * Experience with supplier reconciliations and payment processing * Experience assisting with month-end processes and accruals * Good working knowledge of Sage 200 * Experience using an FMS system would be advantageous * The ability to work independently while also being a strong team player * A proactive approach and the confidence to manage a busy workload * Good communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with suppliers and colleagues What's on Offer? * 20 days annual leave + bank holidays * Private healthcare * Company pension * Free on-site parking * Regular staff social events * A genuinely great company culture * The opportunity to join a highly established business with 30+ years of success * A growing and ambitious business with exciting plans to scale further * A supportive and collaborative working environment The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a busy environment and wants to join a company where people genuinely enjoy working. If you're looking for your next move and want to become part of a successful, established business that is continuing to grow, we'd love to hear from you. BH37609 JBRP1_UKTJ