Accounts Payable Manager

Dublin
Permanent
Full-time

6 days ago

Job Title: Accounts Payable ManagerReporting to: Financial ControllerStart Date: ImmediateContract Type: PermanentAbout the company:Beacon Hospital is one of the most advanced hospitals in Europe, with over 2,000 consultants, nurses and healthcare professionals. We provide 24-hour, world-class acute care services, including a comprehensive cancer centre, cardiology, emergency department, orthopaedics, women’s and men’s health, urology, vascular surgery, ENT, plastic surgery, neurology, health screening and general surgery.This is an exciting time in the development of the hospital. We are currently developing the adjacent Hotel premises and will convert the building to become an expansion of the hospital facilities. This will increase our inpatient beds from 181 up to 251 and increase our operating theatres from 8 to 12. We will also be more than doubling the size of our Emergency Department and expanding our Oncology centre.In early April 2024, the group was purchased in full by Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) a European Infrastructure Fund from our current shareholders. MAM will be a long-term investor, keen to support the rapid expansion of hospital facilities.The culture of the company is one of respect across all levels of the organisation.Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join the Finance team. This key role reports directly to the Financial Controller and will lead the AP function, ensuring operational excellence across all AP activities.. This role will play a key part in our upcoming Finance ERP system upgrade, acting as the primary Accounts Payable representative when the project launches in late 2026.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Management

Supervise, mentor, and develop the accounts payable team
Allocate workload and monitor performance against KPIs
Conduct annual performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback
Support training and onboarding of new team members

Accounts Payable Operations

Oversee invoice processing, approvals, and payment runs
Ensure timely and accurate posting of invoices
Manage vendor accounts, including query resolution and reconciliations
Ownership of the creditor ledger

Process Improvement & Controls

Act as a primary AP representative in the ERP upgrade, offering guidance on functional requirements and supporting project delivery
Identify and implement process efficiencies and automation opportunities
Maintain and enforce internal controls and compliance procedures
Support audits by providing documentation and responding to queries
Ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements

Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with procurement, finance, and other teams to resolve issues
Build strong vendor relationships and manage escalations

Reporting & Analysis

Prepare accounts payable reports and metrics, including GRNI accounts
Analyse trends and provide insights to management

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Invoice processing accuracy and turnaround time
Reduction in aged payables
Vendor satisfaction and query resolution time
Team productivity and performance metrics
Compliance with internal controls and audit outcomes

Qualifications:

3rd level degree in business or related subject desirable but not essential
Project Management experience desirable but not essential

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a supervisor/manager role
Proven experience leading and developing a team, with strong people‑management and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain high standards under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Proficient Excel skills, with the ability to build, analyse, and interpret financial datasets
Proactive, self‑driven approach with the ability to take ownership, anticipate issues, and deliver solutions independently
Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high‑quality work
Strong IT capability, including experience with SAGE or similar ERP systems
Experience with data‑visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau) is desirable but not essential

Beacon Hospital

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