Barden are working with a leading Irish business, to identify an Accounts Payable Team Lead to join their high calibre finance function. Working in a rapidly growing industry, this role provides the opportunity to progress your career as you work closely alongside senior finance leaders in the business.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Lead, motivate and develop the Accounts Payable team, setting clear expectations, conducting performance reviews and supporting ongoing training and development.
• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, approvals, payments, reconciliations, audits and compliance with internal controls.
• Oversee timely and accurate completion of month-end activities, including supplier statement reconciliations, creditor ledger reviews and AP-related bank reconciliations.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, procurement teams, project teams and the wider finance function to ensure efficient query resolution and smooth payment cycles.
• Provide hands-on operational support during peak periods, complex issue resolution and staff absences, while supporting cross-training and team resilience.
• Drive continuous improvement by monitoring AP KPIs, identifying automation opportunities and implementing process enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency and supplier experience.

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Minimum 2 years working leading an accounts payable function;
• Previous experience of people management, building relationships and interacting with all levels within the organisation;
• System implementation experience a bonus but not required;
• Strong Excel skills with Microsoft Dynamics experience;
• A strong team player who is good at working with people at all levels with excellent verbal and communication skills.

A unique opportunity to put your own stamp on things with an international business based here in Cork…

We are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a leading business in Cork who are seeking a Senior Accounts Payable professional to join their expanding finance team and take ownership of the AP function across a multi-jurisdictional operations.

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a scaling international business at a key stage of growth and transformation, where you’ll have the chance to shape processes, drive improvements, and make a visible impact across the wider finance function.

The successful candidate will lead the end-to-end accounts payable process across the group, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time while driving consistency, controls, and continuous improvement across the function.

It’s an opportunity to step into a broad and evolving role within a purpose-led international business operating in a high-growth sector.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Managing high-volume AP operations across multiple entities and jurisdictions
• Overseeing supplier onboarding, payment runs, invoice approvals, and query resolution
• Ensuring strong controls, VAT compliance, and audit readiness across the AP process
• Driving standardisation and automation initiatives across finance operations
• Supporting ERP and systems improvement projects, particularly across SAP and Business Central
• Partnering closely with finance, procurement, and project teams across the business

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• At least 5 years’ experience within accounts payable or finance operations, including leadership responsibility
• Strong understanding of end-to-end purchase-to-pay processes
• Experience working across multi-entity or international environments
• Exposure to ERP system implementations/projects
• A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and systems capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Barden are delighted to be partnering with a leading global organisation in the financial services sector to recruit an Accounts Payable Specialist.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-performing finance team where you will gain exposure across multiple entities and play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the AP function.

Location: Dublin (IFSC)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

In this role, you will:

• Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable process from supplier setup through to payment.
• Process invoices in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.
• Own payment runs, reconciliations, and vendor queries.
• Support month-end activities, including accruals and prepayments.
• Ensure accurate VAT treatment across all invoices.
• Assist with management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit preparation.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in finance processes and systems.

About You

• 2+ years’ experience in an Accounts Payable or similar role.
• Strong Excel skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organised with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work on your own initiative.
• Strong communication skills with experience dealing with stakeholders.
• VAT knowledge or exposure is an advantage.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a global organisation with strong career development potential.

For more information, please contact Phonsie Irwin (phonsie.irwin@barden.ie) or apply via the link below.