The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for ensuring the Purchase 2 Pay processes function smoothly from end to end. The role will also be involved in the cash management of the Group.
This role will work as part of a small dynamic finance team in managing accounts payable, account receivable and preparing monthly information to support both the month end close process and external requirements.
This role will involve the timely allocation of cash received on the Accounts Receivable ledger.
There will also be month end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes to be completed to assist with month end close.
Responsible for:
- Managing Purchase 2 Pay end to end process.
- Processing supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
- Dealing with Vendor and internal department queries.
- Managing external Accounts Payable mailboxes.
- Manage vendor and banking set ups in system.
- Generating payment files across several jurisdictions.
- Management and payment of employee expenses.
- Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations in line with month end timelines.
- Processing of POs for Group Companies.
- Preparation of supplier reconciliations.
- Review of group aged creditors.
- Prepare and distribute weekly treasury reports in accordance with internal deadlines.
- Assisting in the annual audit process, preparing necessary analysis and answering queries.
- Ongoing process improvement management in Purchase 2 Pay areas.
- Timely allocation of Accounts Receivable ledger on a weekly basis.
- Assist with month end processes regarding accruals and prepayments and any other ad-hoc month end journals.
- Month end ad-hoc tasks as requested by the Finance Manager.
Other Requirements:
- Establish strong collaborative working relationships with relevant stakeholders and departments across the business.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, efficiency initiatives and automation of the accounts payable or accounts receivable process.
Required skills and experience:
- 5+ years accounts experience in a large multinational environment.
- Appreciation and knowledge of accruals and prepayment concepts.
- Understanding VAT impact on invoices and credit notes.
- The individual must have experience in process implementation and change.
- Accounting Technician/Book-keeping related qualification or Part Qualified Accountant.
- Experience working in a multi-currency banking environment.
- Highly competent in Microsoft Office, with a high level of proficiency in Excel.
- Ability to work on own initiative and demonstrate good organisational and time management skills.
- Analytical and problem resolution skills, including the ability to research and simplify complex situations.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Team player who takes initiative and works constructively with others to achieve team goals.
- Good interpersonal skills, strong communicator both orally and in writing.
- Business Central systems experience would be an advantage.
About Datalex
Datalex is a market leader in airline e-commerce solutions. Datalex's Stellex product suite, launched in 2024, gives airlines the tools they need to drive revenue and profit as digital retailers. Datalex has a strong track record working with some of the most innovative airline brands worldwide, such as Air China, Air Macau, Air Transat, Aer Lingus, easyJet, and Edelweiss. The Group is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and maintains offices across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Learn more at www.datalex.com
