We are pleased to announce a unique opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Associate to join our Nelipak Flexibles Finance Team (based in Derry, BT47 3GQ, N. Ireland).
This is a* Part-Time role* (24 hours per week) on a fixed-term contract for 12 months.
In this role, you will provide crucial financial support and ensure the smooth running of our accounts payable processes across multiple business units, including Clara, Elsham, Derry, and Winston US.
You’ll be part of a diverse finance team covering Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger Accounting, and Trade Compliance, reporting directly to the Accounts Payable Team Lead.
If you have a passion for numbers, a keen eye for detail, and enjoy problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you—or maybe you know someone who fits this profile perfectly!
Performing tasks such as :
§ Enter vendor invoices into ERP systems to the appropriate general ledger accounts to generate payments.
§ Maintain financial accuracy through adhering to all Accounts Payable policies and procedures.
§ Follow up with procurement to ensure blocked invoices are resolved timely, ensuring vendors are paid within terms.
§ Analyse and resolve vendor invoices in “blocked” or “parked” status
§ Prepare month-end accruals in a timely manner per the month end checklist schedule.
§ Prepare month end supplier reconciliations and review of GRIR
§ Organize and execute invoice approval workflow in a timely manner to maximize discount opportunities.
§ Work closely with location accountants to resolve accounts payable issues, such as vendors not paid, goods receipts, purchase orders, intercompany account confirmations, work to review and resolve GRIR issues.
§ Identifies process improvement opportunities that will recognize the root cause of discrepancies, reduce future occurrences of aged account balances, and works with appropriate internal contacts to implement those improvements.
§ Manage master Data set-up and maintenance of customer account details and controls.
§ Perform other duties as assigned. Will include support of special projects as identified.
Essential Criteria:
§ Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
§ Ability to communicate with a wide range of contacts from corporate and external vendors to manufacturing employees
§ Strong organizational skills in handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously with high attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
§ Proactive problem solving and results oriented, able to work on own initiative
Desirable Criteria
§ Proven experience working in a fast-paced Finance function working to tight deadlines.
§ Experience with SAP and other ERP Systems
§ Studying towards or educated to 3rd level standard with Business related diploma or degree
If you have a passion for numbers, a keen eye for detail, and enjoy problem-solving, we’d love to hear from you!
Please submit your CV and Cover Letter to corina.casap@nelipak.com by 16:30 pm on 1st November 2024, outlining how you meet the role’s criteria.
(Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward).
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: €26,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 24 per week
Additional pay:

• Quarterly bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/11/2024