Accounts Payable Administrator (12 month contract) - Dublin

Country: Ireland 
City: Dublin 
Req ID: 516316
Job Type: Contract   
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Seniority Level: Entry Level 

About CRH

We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity. We continue to do this through the delivery of unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.

CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.

Without you noticing our products, we are everywhere you live, work, and relax.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world. Think of the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, but also the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

Learn more about us through the following Link.

CRH is looking for a dynamic and experienced finance professional to take on the role of Accounts Payable Administrator for CRH Group Procurement Ltd. The role will be based in Dublin within the Corporate Accounting, Reporting & Analysis team, and reports to the Financial Controller of CRH Group Procurement Services.

The Accounts Payable Administrator will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Accounts Payable function. This position involves processing invoices, managing vendor relationships, ensuring timely payments and maintaining accurate financial records.  The role requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced corporate environment. 
 
                                                                       
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue customer account statements monthly
• Create Purchase Orders (PO’s) and Sales Orders (SO’s) in O365 Dynamics
• Set up and maintain supplier and customer accounts in O365 Dynamics
• Match supplier invoices to corresponding purchase orders to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Generate and issue intercompany recharge invoices in an accurate and timely manner
• Manage bi-weekly payment runs
• Responsible for bank reconciliations
• Oversee the GPSL team mailbox, liaising effectively with internal departments, suppliers, customers and cost centre owners to ensure prompt resolution or escalation of queries
• Support compliance with SOX controls and reporting requirements
• Facilitate and provide support for global contracts across categories such as IT Telecom, Mobile Equipment and Solid Fuels
• Perform monthly reconciliation for global contracts
• Support the month end closing process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare quarterly travel reports to support expenditure tracking and analysis
• Provide support during audit process
• Perform ad-hoc duties as required

Key functional competencies

• Collaborative approach to working withing a finance team and across departments
• Demonstrated ability to execute under pressure whilst meeting deadlines.
• Experience working in a PLC or large corporate environment
• Exposure to multi-currency transactions or international supplier payments
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable adapting to new systems, processes and regulatory changes

Education / experience

• 2-3 years of similar experience in an accounts payable or similar function
• Relevant certifications will be considered as an advantage (eg IATI, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or working towards such qualifications.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes
• Knowledge of Irish tax regulations, including VAT, VIES and RTD
• Proficiency in financial software eg MS Dynamics and MS Office, particularly Excel

Other Dimensions

• Fluent in English, any additional language, Spanish, German or French advantageous 

What CRH Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

• Highly competitive salary package

• Comprehensive secondary benefits

• Significant contribution to your pension plan

• Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes

• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

Is this role not for you, but do you know someone who would love to join the team? Please let us know!

CRH finds it important that vacancies are shared to individuals that may find them interesting and/or could be suitable for the role

Please contact our recruitment team at careers@crh.com.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.

Please note that we cannot accept any applications submitted through email for GDPR purposes. Candidates must apply through our job portal.

We do not accept candidate introductions for this position from recruitment agencies, unless you have been instructed to do so by our recruitment team.