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Accounts Payable - Invoice Processing Team Member

 
 
Vacancy Number:  26125
Finance
Job Type:  Full-time
 

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy.  Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.

 

 

Position Description

 

Accounts Payable is responsible for strong compliance and supplier payment performance across ESB. Activities of the Requisition to Pay team in Waterford include Invoice Processing across all payment channels. 

 

The position reports to the Team Lead in Requisition to Pay Area and is based in ESB Office, Gracedieu Road Waterford in line with ESBs Smart Working arrangements.

 

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Review, validate and process a high volume of supplier invoices in a timely manner.
  • Processing invoices and related workflow across all payment channels.
  • On-boarding of suppliers to pdf/automated invoice receipt.
  • Engaging with Suppliers on resolving invoice queries.
  • Monitoring of the Accounts Payable Mailboxes on a daily basis.
  • Follow through on all internal and external Accounts Payable queries from start to resolution.
  • Investigate and resolving overdue workflows.
  • Ensure the accuracy of an organization’s financial documents for payment, auditing, and tax purposes.
  • Protect businesses against unintentional overpayment /duplication and fraudulent activity.
  • Participating in project work.
  • System testing.
  • Participate in Accounts Payable process improvement initiatives.

 

 

Experience and Qualifications

 

Essential

  • Excellent numeracy, analytical skills
  • Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills
  • Good attention to detail with ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy
  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • Innovative and a self-starter
  • Strong team working skills
  • Strong customer service orientation

 

 

Desirable

  • Understanding of ESB’s procurement procedures and accounting transactions as applied in SAP
  • Knowledge of treatment of Irish and UK Vat and Withholding Tax rules including impact of Brexit
  • A professional qualification or relevant work experience is desirable.

 

 

Location

 

 

This position will be based in Gracedieu, Waterford.

 

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

 

 

Reporting To

 

Team Lead in Accounts Payable Area.

 

 

Why Work with Us? 

 

  • Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future 

  • Progressive, hybrid working model 

  • Career development through mentoring and training  

  • Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities 

  • Sports and Social Clubs 

  • Networking opportunities 

  • Credit Union 

  • Generous Pension 

  • Access to staff well-being programmes 

  • Generous parental leave entitlements 

  • Strong values-based and inclusive culture  

  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion  

  • Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted 

  

 

Salary 

 

€32,000 - €38,500 dependng on experience.

 

 

Closing Date 

 

8th January 2024. 

 

 

 

 

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie 

 

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie  

 

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role. 

 

 

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