The Opportunity

Phoenix Search are partnered with a growing logistics company based in Dublin North. They are looking to hire an Accounts Payable Manager to join their growing team!

• Responsible for managing the creditor's ledgers for all entities in (Stg and Euro) in a group of companies always ensuring SOX compliance
• Ensure strong customer relationships have been established and maintained by the team via all methods of communication
• Ensuring regular audits are done to ensure supplier accounts are up to date and payments have been accurately allocated to accounts daily (cheque and bacs).
• Effectively manage relationships with both suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries in a timely and effective manner.
• Work to ensure payment terms are adhered to ensuring payment discounts are obtained where available.
• Ensure the team follows all procedures relating to new account set-ups and credit checking if applicable. Ensuring all contracts are saved on the shared drives for easy review if needed.
• Reporting as required by leaders and group as requested.
• Foster a positive working environment of continuous development and process improvement
• To liaise with and ensure all payment runs operate smoothly with the treasury department and all processes are followed

• Lead and manage the team ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards, demonstrating a strong compliance-oriented mindset & help build a strong compliance culture i.e. SOX compliance
• Taking a proactive role in ensuring management of the Creditor's Ledger, ensuring that payments are made within terms and escalate appropriately when necessary.
• Regular audits ensuring all payments have been posted and allocated to the ledger in a timely and with accuracy. Reviewing all Intra Company transactions with accountants on a monthly basis to ensure full accuracy and transparency.
• Develop new and improve on processes for Purchase Orders, Invoice Approval, and archiving.
• Communicate and follow up effectively with stakeholders on issues, escalations & resolution
• Ensuring all internal and external queries on any outstanding invoices/ other issues are resolved promptly.
• Ensuring statements are reconciled to account on a regular basis and proper procedures are followed for all new setups.
• Manage resources and processes effectively and ensure a robust cross-training plan is in place & effective - availability to step in when needed within the team.
• Remaining informed of any legislative procedural training, ensuring continuous process improvement, and working towards excellence within your department.
• Ensuring all processes are clearly documented and tested on a regular basis.
• Coach and mentor the team, drive the process effectively, and build a positive working environment
• Review Key Metrics, engage with the AP team and internal stakeholders to ensure KPI's are being met
• Point of contact for Audits and responsible for associated preparation

• Language: fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Min 5 years experience in Accounts Payable and at least 2+ years supervising a team
• Excellent IT skills, with particular emphasis on Excel.
• Strong numeracy skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving and challenging organization.
• High energy profile, result-driven, calm under pressure, not easily distracted.
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Shows integrity and trust.
• Proactive, pragmatic.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Extremely comfortable in a multi-country and multi-culture commercial business environment.
• Experience with Sage 200 Profession would be an advantage