As an Accounts Payable Administrator (6 month FTC) in the Finance Department, you will be primarily responsible for the processing of invoices, credit notes, assisting with payment runs, completing month end activities including supplier and bank reconciliations and supporting getting invoices processed and suppliers paid in an efficient manner. Our Finance Department helps us to drive Aer Lingus’ ambition by assessing capital requirements and ensures the availability of funds for investments in new aircraft, technology, or infrastructure.

Your responsibilities as an Accounts Payable Administrator will include:

• Processing of all transactions – reviewing invoices and credit notes, processing on SAP, matching PO’s, requesting approvals and ensuring prompt turnaround for payment.
• Dealing with accounts payable queries from across the business, ensuring all queries are resolved in a timely basis.
• Assisting in the preparation and processing of bank payments.
• Completion of regular supplier reconciliations, including follow ups with the business and suppliers.
• Maintaining strong working relationships with all key internal and external stakeholders.
• Performing monthly bank accounts reconciliations.
• Assisting in month end accounting close off in line with internal deadlines.
• Liaising with both internal and external auditors as required.
• Preparation of reports as required.
• Ad-hoc projects and duties as required.

We are looking for an individual with experience / qualifications in the following areas:

• Significant experience in a high volume, best in class, accounts payable environment ideally gained within a multinational or large corporate environment.
• SAP experience highly desirable.
• Strong problem solving, basic accounting principles knowledge and good decision-making ability essential.
• Detailed operational knowledge of all Account Payable processes and requirements.
• Experience of working in a multi-currency environment.
• Proficient in MS-Office suite of software products with emphasis on advanced Excel, Word and other related packages.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the organisation and to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and persistence to follow up and close out problems.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to balance and prioritize work.
• Practical approach to solving problems.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Inquisitive, tenacious and comfortable challenging the “status quo”
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of an integrated team.
• Hold a current unrestricted worldwide passport.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Eligible to live and work in the EU.
• Provide three verifiable references.
• Able to pass a five year security background check as this role is based in Dublin.

Closing Date: 21st October 2024 

At Aer Lingus, we embrace diversity and believe in providing equal opportunities to all qualified individuals. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values employees unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any questions or require any accommodations to support you in your application, please contact us at recruitaerlingus.com.