Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable

The Accounts Payable role plays a vital part in ensuring the financial integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of Primeline’s payment processes. This position is responsible for managing high‑volume invoice processing, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and ensuring that all payments are completed accurately, on time, and in line with company policies and regulatory requirements. Operating within a fast‑paced, process‑driven environment, the role supports cash flow management, financial reporting, and audit readiness while working closely with Finance, Procurement, and internal stakeholders across the business.

WHAT WILL YOUR DAY-TO-DAY LOOK LIKE? 

• Invoice Processing: Review, validate, and process a high volume of invoices in a timely and accurate manner. 

• Match purchase orders (POs) with invoices to ensure proper approvals and documentation. 

• Address and resolve discrepancies related to invoices and payments. 

• Prepare and execute payment runs. 

• Ensure all payments are processed in accordance with company policies and deadlines. 

• Monitor cash flow requirements for accounts payable. 

• Maintain and update supplier accounts. 

• Address supplier inquiries and resolve payment or account issues promptly. 

• Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers. 

• Perform monthly creditor statement reconciliation. 

• Ensure all payments are properly recorded and discrepancies are resolved. 

• Adhere to internal controls, accounting standards, and financial regulations. 

• Generate and analyse accounts payable reports to identify and resolve issues. 

• Complete and analyse aged creditor and month end reports. 

• Support audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed. 

• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency in accounts payable processes.

WHAT SKILLS ARE REQUIRED

• You must be eligible to legally work and reside in Ireland. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• Excellent organizational and time management skills. 

• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting. 

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. 

• Ability to effectively communicate up, across and down the organisation, across multiple disciplines including operations, field sales, promotional & marketing and commercial teams 

as well as externally with suppliers and principals.

Preferred Competencies: 

• Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements related to accounts payable. 

• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous process improvement. 

Qualifications: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. 

• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar role. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is highly preferred but not essential. 

• Experience in the use of ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

WHO WE ARE 

Primeline is the largest independent Irish provider of logistics, sales and marketing services for domestic  and international brands in Ireland and the UK. We are a privately owned business, in operation for 35  years, with over 1,100 employees across multiple sites in Ireland and the UK.  Primeline’s Turnover is in excess of €300 million and we are growing rapidly. We pride ourselves in client  relationships with brand owners and decision makers supplying product into the Multiple Grocery,  Convenience, Foodservice sectors, and Pharmacy trade.  Primeline Group consists of Primeline Logistics, Primeline Express and Johnson Brothers. With over  1,500,000 square feet of warehousing and 400 vehicles, we complete 25,000 deliveries weekly.  Primeline is in every town in Ireland, every day. Our people power our success. 

WHERE WE ARE GOING 

We continue to develop our leadership teams to ensure that Primeline remains a place where people  want to come to work every day, and a place where people can learn and strive towards their future  goals. We will continue to create an environment where people can be at their best. Retaining our  current customer, blue chip companies and multinational brands and growing new business by  providing the best brand execution will be key to our success. We will build the best relationships and  partnerships with our principles and customers, and we continue to drive a values-based culture. 

WHAT DO WE WANT? 

At Primeline, our core values of respect, teamwork, results, excellence, and courage guide everything  we do. We seek individuals who demonstrate empathy and appreciation for diverse perspectives,  collaborate effectively with others, and are motivated by achieving outstanding results. You should be  committed to continuous improvement, maintain high standards, and have the courage to take  initiative and drive innovation. If you resonate with these values and are ready to contribute to a positive and dynamic work environment  where everyone can thrive and succeed, we would love to hear from you.