Accounts Payable Officer, Finance

Accounts Payable Officer, Finance

Location: Dublin

Contract: Part-time, Permanent 

The purpose of this role is to ensure that suppliers are paid efficiently and promptly.

What you will do:

• Work within the framework of the overall objectives of Focus Ireland.

• Work within the finance department and assist the finance team as required.

• Take ownership of a profile of suppliers, ensuring invoices are approved and suppliers are paid in a timely manner.

• Preparation of accurate creditor’s reconciliation on a monthly basis in line with agreed deadlines.

• Adhere to strict month end deadlines for closing off accounts and invoice processing.

• Ensure Age Creditors listing is managed and maintained

• Review Purchase Quotes and Purchase Orders listing generated on Finance system to ensure data is accurate and up to date taking any follow up action as necessary.

• Support non finance staff on accounts payable and system queries as necessary.

• Preparation of inter-company and other invoice allocation journals at month end

• Assisting with year-end and other funder audit process as required.

• To attend and contribute to Team and Agency meetings as required.

• Any other ad hoc duties as agreed with the Heads of Finance and Management Accountants.

What you will need:

• Previous experience in a similar role.

• Excellent organisation skills with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook.

• Ability to work as part of a team which shares a common goal.

• Ability to use initiative and seek direction when appropriate.

• Ability to anticipate problems and generate solutions.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritise competing demands.

• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.

• Maintain multiple relationships with consistency.

• A general knowledge or experience of working within an NGO or the homeless sector (desirable).

• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics/Navision/Business Central (desirable).

Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.