Accounts Payable Officer - 12 Month Maternity CoverDublin
Reports To: Senior Manager, Finance
Grade: 6
The salary scale for this role is €39,678 - €61,059
New Entrants to the Public Sector commence on the first point of the Scale
Purpose
Bord Bia has a vision that customers around the globe recognise that Irish food and drink is world-class; that it is high quality, distinctive, and made by a diverse range of creative producers from a unique and fortuitous island location.
Our purpose is to bring Ireland’s outstanding food, drink and horticulture to the world, thus enabling growth and sustainability of producers.
In this role, you will ensure accurate posting and reporting of relevant financial information for our offices and creditors. Management of creditor payments.
What you’ll do
Work with the accounts payable team within the team to process all invoices, inclusive of Bord Bia’s office payment invoices, through the invoicing system and prepare payment runs and manual payments as required from bank accounts.
Ensure PSWT and Tax Clearance requirements are followed on creditor payments.
Management of funds in bank accounts to cover payments.
Preparation of month end reports for creditors and assist the Senior Finance Manager with month end, year-end and reporting as required.
Management of the Accounts Payable email inbox.
Preparing month end and year end journals for manual bank payments and creditor corrections and assist with other ad-hoc finance functions as required..
Ensure the accuracy of accounting information for overseas offices, where relevant, and posting of accounts from those offices to general ledger.
Ensure all staff in offices have adequate access to training on accounting systems.
Liaise with banks to set up new bank accounts and user access as required.
Support other accounts payable team members with staff expenses and credit cards as required.
Adhere to the One Bord Bia Operating Model.
About You
Essential Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities
Knowledge:
Experience operating in a finance, book keeping or accountancy role
Knowledge of Public Sector financial and reporting obligations
Skills & Capabilities:
Excellent communication and presentation skills with strong verbal ability to explain financial terms and procedures to non-finance personnel.
Strong administration skills with proven ability to organise and complete tasks in an efficient, methodical and organised manner.
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft office
Attention to detail and analytical skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload
Desirable Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities
Knowledge:
Degree or diploma level qualification in relevant discipline, e.g. Business, Accountancy etc. desirable
Good overall understanding of Irish Agriculture and Food Industry.
Skills & Capabilities:
Proven experience operating professionally in different cultures
Proven experience of building credible professional relationships with stakeholders and customers.
Bord Bía is an Equal Opportunities Employer: We want to see a society where everyone is equal. We know our foundation must be an equitable workplace that recognises the dignity and worth of everyone and gives all our employees the freedom and opportunity to fulfil their potential: we want for you to be able to bring your whole self to work, so you can be the best you can be and live your purpose whilst developing your career with us. Our talented and diverse workforce also reflects the diversity of our clients, customers and markets by utilising their range of skills, knowledge and experience. Harnessing the wide range of perspectives this diversity brings, promotes innovation and helps make us more creative and competitive.
Bord Bia is committed to ensuring that all recruitment candidates have complete and equitable access as can reasonably be provided. If you require any support or accommodation as part of the recruitment process, please contact us directly at [email protected]
Bord Bia Dublin, Dublin, IRL Office
Dublin, Ireland
