Payments Processing Assistant Accountant

at  Glanbia Business Services

Glanbia
Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey!
The Opportunity
A vacancy has arisen for a Payments Processing Assistant Accountant who has the energy, enthusiasm and drive to “make tomorrow happen” at Glanbia Business Services (GBS). This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract and will report to the Financial Accounting Team Lead.
The successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, innovative environment where there is a key focus on continuous improvement, while delivering high quality, reliable services to other divisions within Glanbia.
Responsible for posting high volume bank transactions to the nominal ledger and ensuring accuracy on a daily and weekly basis.
Completion of multiple payment runs by running SAP programs to select vendors for payment and transmission to authorisers
Support with payment of urgent business critical transfers
Complete manual input bank transfers following relevant controls.
Respond to payment queries and issues in a timely manner
Deliver payment improvement initiatives identified to reduce costs and increase productivity
Supports the payments team in ensuring all relevant Payment policies are implemented and adhered to
Maintains a strong set of financial controls ensuring that their area of responsibility is compliant with the group policy
Provide support for new payments systems
Develop a close working relationship with the Finance team in the business unit and across Glanbia
Provide payment reporting and support to business units across Glanbia
Manage the day to day delivery of all tasks in line with the service level agreement
Intercompany reconciliations and Fixed asset accounting monthly.
Ad hoc work as required in the role to include systems testing and participation in project roll-outs
The Requirements & Skills you will bring to the team
Experience gained in a similar role in a multinational business environment.
High degree of computer literacy with experience in MS Office (Excel) essential and SAP knowledge preferable
Experience with Blackline
Excellent data analytical skills
Ability to work with high volume transactions and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent communicator with experience in engaging with customers, colleagues, Senior Management and external service providers.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Self-starter capable of working in a close knit team
Enthusiastic and willing to learn about company systems and procedures
If you think you have what it takes but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!
Where and how you will work
The opportunity will be based in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford on a hybrid basis .
What we would like to offer you!
The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package. Where applicable, for the duration of the contract, we will provide you with a support network and system to help ensure your success in passing ACA/CIMA/ACCA professional exams
About Glanbia
The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition , Glanbia Nutritional’s, and Joint Ventures . Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.
At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more

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