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Job Description

Date: March 2025

Position Title:   Accounts Payable / Purchasing Specialist

Background:

Firecomms is a high-tech Optoelectronics Company with product design and purchasing functions located in Ireland and manufacturing in China, Sales are worldwide. Firecomms is looking for a hands-on Purchasing /Accounts Payable Specialist to join the team in Cork, Ireland on a permanent basis.

Primary Responsibility: Provide accounts payable support for the Irish office, including:

• Manage day-to-day payments/remittances for suppliers
• Proactively address supplier queries and maintain healthy cashflow.
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger and allocation of all supplier payments.
• Accounts Payable invoice processing and account reconciliation.
• Banking & treasury
• Intercompany transaction.
• Assist with month-end closing.
• Assist with cashflow/budgeting.
• Preparation and posting of purchasing invoices monthly.
• Investigating and resolving any irregularities or enquiries

Additional Responsibilities: Facilitate the purchasing function within Firecomms Irish office.

• Raise Purchase Orders: Ensure timely ordering and follow up on deliveries.
• Data Management: Enter and amend key data for purchase orders according to company guidelines.
• Supplier Liaison: Be the go-to person for all supplier queries and maintain open communication regarding order statuses.
• Non-Conformance Management: Address issues with suppliers and communicate any non-conformance to internal teams.
• Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues in raising purchase orders and provide support as needed.
• Obtain regular compliance data updates from suppliers.

Candidate Requirements:

• A third-level qualification in business, accounting or commerce, or relevant purchasing or accounts payable experience.
• Strong IT skills and understanding of purchase ordering cycles
• Proficiency in computerised accounting packages, preferably SAGE
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus
• Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and high accuracy.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

Additional Desirable Attributes:

• Knowledge or experience of electronics industry.

Reporting:

Reports directly to the Finance manager at Firecomms