Accounts Payable Specialist

About Global Business Services (GBS)

GBS UK is a shared service centre based in Lurgan, Co Armagh. We work as part of a worldwide structure supporting Terex entities in the UK, Europe, Australia and the US. GBS is responsible for a range of financial functions including General Ledger Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Business Tax, Travel and Expenses and Payroll.

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Specialist will perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. Opportunities for travel are available.

Why Work for us!?

• Excellent compensation package including competitive salary, healthcare, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover and team member bonus
• Hybrid working
• Progression opportunities & Individual development plans
• Internal training programs and LinkedIn learning license
• International Mentor Scheme
• Opportunities for European and International travel
• Refer a friend scheme
• Social Events
• Discount card – offering you a wide range of discounts at Restaurants, retailers, hotels, gyms and much more
• 32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Reward and Recognition schemes
• On site free parking

Responsibilities

• Perform daily transactional activities as part of a large team.
• Perform automatic payment processing and distribution
• Adhere to Sarbanes-Oxly (Sox) and internal controls in line with company standards
• Work towards company key metrics
• Assist team members in other GBS locations
• Focus on continuous improvements and finding efficiencies in current processes
• Deal with emails/phone calls to target resolving all queries
• Provide a high level of customer service to internal and external parties

Required Education & Experience

• Must be educated to a minimum of GCSE level or equivalent including Maths & English.
• Must have experience of working with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Ideally the successful candidate will have experience of Oracle, JD Edwards or a similar accounting software. (Desirable)
• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable department with proven experience processing high volumes of transactions would be desirable.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment - shared services experience would be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Highest ethics and integrity
• Strong Interpersonal and Customer communication skills
• Flexible to new ideas and ways of accomplishing tasks, good at problem solving
• Functional knowledge of the accounts payable process
• Data Entry skills
• Analytical skills
• Highly organized and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work on own initiative