Senior Accounts Administrator

Wtech Fire & Security Technology Ltd is a group of leading Fire Detection & Security businesses across Ireland encompassing Wilec Life Safety & Security Systems, Ideal Fire, SRS Alert Fire, Safety Tech Fire and Absolute Fire & Security. Wtech Fire & Security Technology Ltd trading Companies provide advanced safety and security systems, services, maintenance and training on Alarms, Sensors, Monitors, AOV’s, Emergency Lighting, Fire Extinguishers, Leak Detection, Fire Hose Reels, Testing & Commissioning, Fire Doors and Access Control.

THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Administrator to lead day-to-day Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR) across Wtech Fire & Security Technology Ltd. entities. You will own the end-to-end purchase-to-pay process, order to cash process, and support month-end close and audit.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

· 3+ years' experience in accounts payable, including at least 1 year at senior or supervisory level.

· Strong working knowledge of the full purchase-to-pay/order to cash cycle and reconciliations.

· Experience with an ERP or accounting system (for example Sage, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics or similar).

· Good Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and pivot tables.

· Working knowledge of VAT, including EU cross-border transactions.

· High accuracy, good organisation and ability to meet payment deadlines.

· Clear communication with suppliers, customers and colleagues at all level.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Accounting technician or part-qualified accounting qualification (for example ATI, ACCA or CIMA).
• Multi-entity or multi-currency AP experience.
• Experience in a construction, engineering or field services business.
• Experience supporting system implementation or acquisition integration.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the full AP cycle: invoice receipt, coding, three-way matching (PO, goods received, invoice) invoice processing and approval.
• Manage the full AR cycle: customer invoicing, receipts, credit control, and outstanding debtor balances.
• Prepare and run scheduled payment runs, including EFT and SEPA payments.
• Resolve invoice queries, discrepancies and holds with suppliers, customers and internal budget holders.
• Set up and maintain supplier master data, including bank detail verification to prevent fraud.
• Complete AP/AR month-end tasks: Statement Reconciliation, Aged Creditor/Debtors Listings reviews, escalate overdue and disputed balances.
• Produce aged creditor and payment forecast reports for the finance team.

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mullingar, County Westmeath: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Accounts payable: 3 years (required)
• Senior Accounts payable: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person