Accounts Payable Manager

Grade VII Accounts Payable Manager

Permanent and Temporary 

Finance Department

Affiliated sites linked to Beaumont Hospital

Financial Accountant

Appointment will be made on Grade VII salary scale in line with Government pay policy. 

€61,219 to €79,583 LSI

Full time 35 hours per week

12 noon on 7/10/2026

The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of payments. This role involves managing a team, overseeing payment runs, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring adherence to HSE financial regulations, internal controls, and public sector procurement guidelines.

• Manage all aspects of the accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, batching, coding, and payment runs.
• Ensure timely processing of all supplier invoices and staff reimbursements in accordance with agreed terms.
• Oversee monthly and weekly payment runs, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor and resolve issues with unmatched invoices, GRNs, and purchase orders.

• Ensure adherence to HSE financial regulations, hospital policies, and C&AG audit requirements.
• Support audit preparation and respond to queries relating to AP.
• Review and maintain internal controls to mitigate financial risks and prevent errors or fraud.
• Ensure VAT and tax compliance in all payment processing.
• Ensure adherence to payment regulations, guidelines and legislation, including Tax Clearance (TCC), Prompt Payment and Revenue compliance.
• Manage and process payments within cash flow allocation.
• Complete and file Professional Services Withholding Tax (PSWT) returns monthly and VAT returns every two month to Revenue via ROS.

• Supervise and support the AP team, managing workload and development.
• Provide training, guidance, and performance reviews.
• Foster a culture of service excellence, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

• Manage supplier accounts, respond to queries, and resolve payment discrepancies in a professional manner.
• Liaise with Procurement, Finance, and service departments to ensure seamless invoice approvals and goods receipting.
• Reconcile supplier statements regularly to ensure account accuracy.

• Prepare and submit AP reports including aged creditors, GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced), and KPIs.
• Complete month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Support system upgrades or the implementation of national financial systems (e.g., IFMS).

Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. 

Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a high-volume accounts environment.
• Strong knowledge of public sector financial regulations and procurement processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and manage workflow effectively.

• Relevant third-level qualification in business, finance, or accounting.
• Previous experience in a healthcare, public sector, or large teaching hospital environment.
• Previous experience of Integra or SAP Systems
• Knowledge of HSE financial procedures and C&AG audit standards.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting

Informal enquiries to Niamh Lynch - niamhlynch@beaumont.ie