Accounts Payable Specialist

About Murphy

Murphy operates across the UK, Ireland, Canada, and the USA providing advanced engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors like transportation, water, power, and natural resources. Ensuring smooth project operations depends heavily on our dedicated support teams, including Finance. We pride ourselves on nurturing a collaborative workplace that encourages career growth, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

• Efficiently handle, match, and record a significant volume of supplier invoices within a multi-currency and multi-entity context.
• Act as a liaison with suppliers, project support teams, functional departments, and the broader finance team to address queries related to invoices, accounts, and payments.
• Serve as the primary contact for a specified group of suppliers.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of supplier accounts.
• Manage various accounts payable administrative tasks such as master data requests, managing documents and mailboxes.
• Assist with month-end closing activities and support audit-related tasks as needed.
• Take part in finance process enhancement projects to improve efficiency and controls.
• Undertake any additional tasks assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager.

Required Skills and Experience

• At least three years working in an Accounts Payable capacity in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Possession of a relevant business-related qualification is advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, invoice processing, and VAT compliance, including regulations applicable in the UK, EU, and RCT frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with independence and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated capability in managing large volumes of invoices while maintaining accuracy, thoroughness, and adherence to compliance standards.
• Excellent organizational skills, adept at prioritizing workload to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in the construction sector is a plus.
• Familiarity with Dynamics 365, Proactis, and Tradex software platforms is highly preferred.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications.

Employee Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus public holidays; option to purchase an additional 2 days yearly; holiday entitlement increases with tenure.
• Discretionary yearly bonus and salary review.
• Generous pension scheme with above market rate contributions.
• Life insurance, health screenings, and enhanced sick pay benefits.
• Substantial private healthcare allowance.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits including a maternity returners bonus.
• Extra two days leave and a wedding bonus for employees getting married.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities supported by the company.
• Additional perks such as retail discounts, discounted gym memberships, and cycle-to-work schemes.

Additional Information and Eligibility

Murphy is recognized as a leading employer, holding Platinum Investors In People accreditation. We embrace diversity with a workforce representing over 60 nationalities and various backgrounds, ethnicities, and age groups. Applicants must have the legal authorization to live and work in Ireland. For assistance with applications, candidates can contact Nicole Sinnott directly.