AMF Consulting is partnering with an innovative and rapidly growing medical technology company in Galway to recruit an Accounts Payable Specialist & Trainee Accountant.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic finance team within a fast-paced, commercial-stage organisation making a real impact in the healthcare sector globally. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting day-to-day finance operations while also gaining valuable exposure across wider accounting functions.
The Opportunity
This newly created role offers excellent career development for someone looking to build a long-term career in finance while studying towards a professional accounting qualification.
You will work closely with the finance team to ensure smooth financial operations, support process improvements, and contribute to the company’s continued international growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, including invoice verification, coding, and processing
- Prepare and process vendor payment runs
- Handle supplier queries and resolve invoice discrepancies
- Manage the AP inbox and ensure timely processing of requests and invoices
- Process employee expenses in line with company policies
- Review and maintain Purchase Order logs
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
- Support audits and compliance requirements
- Post journal entries including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation
- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Support VAT/GST and indirect tax filings
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and ERP system enhancements
- Provide ad-hoc support across the wider finance function
- Gain future exposure to Accounts Receivable activities as the business grows
- Study towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA / ACA / CIMA / CPA)
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or finance role, ideally in a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and AP processes
- Experience using ERP/accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Odoo, or similar
- High attention to detail with strong organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proactive, adaptable, and self-motivated approach
- Interest in pursuing a professional accounting qualification
- Experience with SAP Concur or Accounts Receivable would be advantageous