Accounts Payable Administrator

About Us

Established in 1985, Dawn Farms is a family-owned company and the largest dedicated supplier of cooked meat and plant-based ingredients and fermented and dried sausage products outside of the US. The company currently supplies world-leading food brands across more than 44 markets, including the UK, Europe, Asia and Africa. With over 1,000 employees we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers in a safe, innovative and sustainable way, all while strengthening the communities where they live and work.

Job Purpose

Dawn Farms is currently seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator to join our Finance Department to be based in our state of the art production facilities in Naas, Co. Kildare.The Accounts Payable Administrator will be responsible for processing and managing financial transactions, including supplier invoices, reconciliations, and payments. You will also collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate record-keeping and support the efficient day-to-day operations of the department.

Location: Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

Salary: DOE

Working Hours: 39 hours per week, Mon. - Fri. (some flexibility required)

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Processing, matching and posting large volumes of supplier invoices

• Liaising with Suppliers to resolve invoice, account and payment queries

• Creditor reconciliations

• Daily function of the accounts email inbox by addressing queries, payment updates and any communications from suppliers/clients

• Assisting with month-end process

• Set up new accounts on our accounts system, keep bank details updated

• Assist with supplier payments

• Assist with Bank reconciliations

• Taking of incoming accounts calls

• Other Ad-hoc duties as required.

Responsible to:

Accounts Payable Manager

Other Relationships:

All other departments

Requirements for Job:

· Intermediate knowledge of MS Office

· Familiar with working with high volume role

· Attention to detail and accuracy

· Excellent organisation & time management skills (working to deadlines)

· Excellent interpersonal & communication skills

Qualifications & Experience:

· 2 years of AP Experience desired in a busy and medium-to-large company

· Experience of working in a busy, challenging environment.

· Experience of working to tight deadlines & Good Computer Skills.

· Experience dealing with suppliers / creditors

Why Dawn Farms?

We can offer an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-class team, equipping our teams with the knowledge and the necessary skills to achieve their full potential. Innovation is a key ingredient of our success in protecting our market position and keeping our competitive edge. To be truly innovative, we invest in recruiting and developing a highly skilled, ambitious and talented team.

What we can offer you?

• 22 Days Annual Leave.
• Health Insurance Contribution.
• Pension Plan.
• Subsided Canteen.
• Training and Development Opportunities for further career progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme (Free access/support to Life Coach’s, Dietitians, Work Relocation advice etc.)
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Christmas savings scheme.

'Dawn Farm Foods Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer'