Tayto Snacks is home to Ireland’s most iconic snack brands including Tayto, Hunky Dorys, King and O’Donnell’s crisps. We also distribute other household names including Hula Hoops, KP Nuts, Skips, Rancheros and Meanies.
We employ approximately 400 people in Ireland and our head office is in Ashbourne, Co. Meath – 40 minutes from Dublin city centre. Tayto Snacks is proud to be part of the Intersnack Group, Europe’s leading producer of savoury snacks, operating in around 30 European countries.
At Tayto Snacks we are passionate about people and proud of the exciting, rewarding careers we offer.
Title: Accounts Payable Analyst
Reporting line: AP Team Lead
Department: Finance
Location: Kilbrew, Ashbourne, Co. Meath
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Tayto Snacks is seeking to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Analyst. Reporting to the AP Team Lead, you will be working closely and providing support to the AP Team Lead, and the Financial Services Manager. The successful candidate should have experience of working in a fast-paced environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the AP function to the business while building and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious professional seeking to join a busy Finance team.
The Accounts Payable Analyst will be responsible for maintaining the company’s accounts payable function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments. This role plays a vital part in maintaining strong supplier relationships, ensuring the smooth operation of financial transactions, and supporting the Finance team in achieving business objectives.
Role and Responsibilties
Manage a high volume of invoices, ensuring accurate and timely processing within the accounts payable system.
Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including matching delivery dockets to invoices, verifying, coding, price check and processing invoices
Verify invoice details and resolve discrepancies or issues with suppliers or internal departments.
Ensure all invoices are properly coded and recorded in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Reconcile accounts payable ledger to ensure all payments are up to date and accurate.
Process supplier payments, ensuring timely settlements and maintaining good relationships with vendors.
Assist with month-end closing, ensuring accounts payable balances are reconciled and accurate.
Handle supplier queries, providing resolutions in a professional and timely manner.
Maintain accurate records of all transactions and ensure documentation is easily accessible.
All aspects of AP accruals/ month end / year end close / Audit
Manage the AP email inbox
Manage employee expenses/visa in line with company policies
Participate in Projects and Ad hoc tasks with a mindset on improving the role and effectiveness of which we operate
Review GRNI Inventory & non-inventory accounts on a regular basis. Investigate aging POs on GRNI and work with relevant PO initiators to resolve any outstanding queries.
Monitor Preliminary Posted supplier invoices on a regular basis.
Focus on continuous improvements and finding efficiencies in current processes.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Basic Requirements:
2+ years proven experience in a related Accounts Payable Analyst role or other relevant position
Accounting technician / 3rd level degree is desirable
VAT compliance/ treatment experience is essential
Must have experience of working with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
Ideally the successful candidate will have experience of AP software (preferably IFS)
Skills/Abilities:
M365 knowledge would be advantageous
Experience processing high volumes of transactions in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Time Management, organizational skills and be able to work well under pressure
Excellent attention to detail and ability to work on own initiative
Ability to work in a team environment
Proficiency in document management, including the ability to handle confidential information
Excellent problem-solving skills and an aptitude for helping other people
Experience in the FMCG industry is desirable
Please apply for this role on or before Monday 24th March 2025
This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position, it is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or that may be required to do either now or in the future.
Tayto Snacks is an Equal Opportunities Employer