Eir Grid Group operates and develops the electricity system in Ireland. Our 2020 - 25 strategy is shaped by climate change and the transition of the electricity sector to low-carbon, renewable energy. We have a unique role to play in leading the radical transformation that is required. Our strategy sums up our response to these challenges. It consists of a set of key goals, underpinned by our purpose to Transform the power system for future generations.
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The Team

The Finance Office is responsible for the provision of timely and insightful financial information to the Board, Executive and Management. It also has responsibility for the ongoing development of the company’s internal control procedures and financial information system to fulfil regulatory and statutory requirements. The Finance Department provides a key business partnering approach across all of the Executive Directorates across the Group to support and enable delivery of Eir Grid’s strategic objectives

Job Purpose

The Accounts Payable Team effectively oversees the Eir Grid accounts payable processes. The Accounts Payable Specialist role has responsibility to ensure the accuracy, completeness and timely processing of all related transactions in the accounts payable section in accordance with company procedures. The role holder liaises with a range of internal and external contacts in a timely manner to ensure all accounts payable issues are processed in an efficient manner. The candidate will play a key role in the accounts production process by providing timely and accurate information for financial reporting and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring that invoices are input accurately for payment, GL, VAT and cost centre reporting and matching with Purchase Orders (PO);
• Working with Procurement and other departments on PO issues;
• Monthly Control Account reconciliations and on-going Supplier reconciliations;
• Investigating and resolving old creditor balances to ensure that all creditor balances remain within agreed credit terms;
• Identifying opportunities for improving existing processes and procedures, driving efficiency and embracing new technology;
• Communicating and resolving with suppliers their payment queries;
• Prepare supporting documentation for audit purposes;
• Any other associated ad-hoc duties as assigned;
• Assisting with completing of month end and year end
• Preparation of monthly schemes to set out deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3+ years’ Finance experience ideally with a business or equivalent degree;
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and deliver results;
• High numeracy skills and an analytical approach to work;
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to organise and work with large volumes of data;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to develop and maintain strong, positive and collaborative working relationships with internal customers and external suppliers;
• Deliver a high level of customer service;
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and Ms Word;
• Previous experience with MS Dynamics AX or other Purchase Order based ERP

If you believe you have the skills and experience relevant for this position, please upload your CV and a cover letter. We want to hear from you.

Closing date for applications
24th October 2024Eir Grid is an Equal Opportunities Employer