Accounts Payable Specialist

Join Keelings! You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business. Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging. At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development. The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ.

Purpose of the Role:

Keelings is a family-owned Irish company, 3rd generation family business operating and innovating within the fresh produce industry since 1926. We are looking for someone to work within the accounts payable team to support the Accounts Payable Manager and rest of the department to help ensure all tasks and responsibilities are done in a timely manner. If you have an interest in this area looking to start your career in finance and develop your own personal and professional skills this will give you the opportunity to grow your career with support along the way. We are looking to welcome someone into our organisation who wants to gain experience and knowledge in a FMCG environment and have the opportunity to work in an experienced team.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Matching, coding and processing of Supplier invoices to stock system
• Scanning supplier invoices
• Assist in preparing accounts for payment
• Form and build relationships with each of our BU finance teams/MD's
• Attend weekly meetings with the cost centre to which you are assigned to
• Any other ad hoc duties as deemed appropriate by the management team
• Receiving incoming calls and emails from customers & relevant processing

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• IT and good keyboard skills

Key Skills & Knowledge

Essential:

• Ability to manage time and perform to strict deadlines
• Ability to perform to a high standard in a demanding environment
• Team work abilities are a must
• Advanced IT Skills required (advanced Excel Skills essential)
• Flexibility if required to work outside of normal hours at certain times to suit requirements of the business and cover holidays when required

Desirable:

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Have a high level of personal integrity
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required
• Be flexible and have a good approach to finding solutions.

Education & Qualifications:

• Completed leaving certificate with an interest in accountancy/finance
• Completed PLC in Business studies and accounting or equivalent

Keelings Values

People Matter - We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way. We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contribute

Teamwork - We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One Keelings

Integrity - We do the right thing and deliver on our commitments

Passion for Achievement - We motivate ourselves and each other to achieve our ambitions with energy, knowledge and courage. We are always striving to be better.

Recruitment Process

1. CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt

2. Phone Screening

3. 1st Interview

4. 2nd Interview

5. Outcome & Feedback

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation in submitting your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please contact recruitment_keelings@keelings.com

Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/

Keelings Strategy & Values - https://www.keelings.com/our-people