Accounts Payable Specialist

AMCS is a global technology company providing innovative solutions to the environmental services industry through the AMCS Platform. Our vision is to be the leading enabler of the Circular Economy - empowering environmental services operators and municipalities with a portfolio of innovative software and digital solutions. Our team currently support over 2,750 customers in 23 countries around the world.

The position: Accounts Payable Specialist

The role will be responsible for Accounts Payable activity across several of our international subsidiaries; and will involve working closely with other Finance team members and budget holders.

This role will be based in AMCS Group Headquarters, Limerick and reports to the Finance Manager.

Key responsibilities of the position are as follows:

Ø Ensure compliance with AMCS purchasing rules and all invoices match to approved PO’s.

Ø Ensure all invoices are coded with expense nominal, cost centre, supplier code & clear narratives.

Ø Ensure accruals, pre-payments, capital & VAT amounts are booked appropriately.

Ø Ensure all VAT and other tax payments are made in a timely basis in advance of deadlines.

Ø Liaise with operating departments to understand the nature of the expense and to ensure invoices are processed timely.

Ø Post and reconcile bank accounts daily.

Ø Manage cash flow position of accounts to ensure that accounts have sufficient cash to meet weekly payment runs.

Ø Ensure smooth operation of the weekly payment runs and adequate checks to ensure that the correct payments are made to the correct creditors.

Ø Review open Purchase Orders, including liaising with budget holders and monthly accruals as appropriate.

Ø Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts associated with costs, payables and banks.

Ø Provide technical accounting advice on financial transactions and ensure accurate coding within the department.

Ø Work with all finance colleagues and department managers in the preparation of month end accounts (review to budget/forecast).

Qualifications, Experience & Personal characteristics

Ø A minimum of 1- 2 years’ experience in a similar role is required.

Ø Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform well under time constraints

Ø Must be comfortable working to tight deadlines which will involve dealing with people across the entire organisation. 

Ø Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Ø Extensive working knowledge of accounting systems are essential. (Knowledge of NetSuite would be advantageous, but not essential).

Ø Ability to prepare reports and summaries for senior management.