Job Description

Brook Street is proud to represent a leading company in the medical packaging industry, in their search for a dedicated Accounts Payable Associate to join their dynamic finance team in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. This part-time, 12-month fixed-term role is perfect for individuals who excel in fast-paced environments and are eager to contribute to the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor Invoice Management: Enter vendor invoices into ERP systems and allocate them to the appropriate general ledger accounts for payment processing.
• Financial Accuracy: Maintain adherence to all Accounts Payable policies and procedures to ensure financial accuracy.
• Invoice Resolution: Follow up with procurement to resolve blocked invoices promptly, ensuring vendors are paid within terms.
• Month-End Activities: Prepare month-end accruals and supplier reconciliations as per the month-end checklist schedule.
• Approval Work flow: Organise and execute the invoice approval work flow to maximise discount opportunities.
• Collaboration: Work closely with location accountants to address accounts payable issues, such as unpaid vendors and discrepancies.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements to reduce discrepancies and aged account balances.
• Master Data Management: Manage the setup and maintenance of customer account details and controls.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned, including supporting special projects.

Experience and Qualifications

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with SAP or other ERP systems is desirable.
• Organisational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple responsibilities with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of contacts, from corporate vendors to manufacturing employees.

Desirable Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced finance function working under tight deadlines.
• Studying towards or holding a business-related diploma or degree is preferred.

If you are an organised, motivated professional ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity! Or reach out to Jake Knocker for further information.

This position is not in mainland UK and is an onsite role located in Northern Ireland.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.