Accounts Payable Specialist

Craigavon, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

12/18/2024

Job Description:

Work from home up to 4 days per week!

About the Position:

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist (9 - 12 months contract)

Job Location: Lurgan, Northern Ireland

Job Type: Full Time – 37.75 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.00am - 2.00pm

Department: Global Business Services (GBS)

Reports to: Accounts Payable Team Lead

About Global Business Services (GBS)

GBS UK is a shared service centre based in Lurgan, Co Armagh. We work as part of a worldwide structure supporting Terex entities in the UK, Europe, Australia and the US. GBS is responsible for a range of financial functions including General Ledger Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Business Tax, Travel and Expenses and Payroll.

Position Overview

The Accounts Payable Specialist will perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions. Opportunities for travel are available.

Why Work for us!?

• Excellent compensation package including competitive salary, healthcare, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover and team member bonus
• Hybrid working
• Progression opportunities & Individual development plans
• Internal training programs and LinkedIn learning license
• International Mentor Scheme
• Opportunities for European and International travel
• Refer a friend scheme
• Social Events
• Discount card – offering you a wide range of discounts at Restaurants, retailers, hotels, gyms and much more
• 32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Reward and Recognition schemes
• On site free parking
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Perform daily transactional activities as part of a large team.
• Perform automatic payment processing and distribution
• Adhere to Sarbanes-Oxly (Sox) and internal controls in line with company standards
• Work towards company key metrics
• Assist team members in other GBS locations
• Focus on continuous improvements and finding efficiencies in current processes
• Deal with emails/phone calls to target resolving all queries
• Provide a high level of customer service to internal and external parties
  
  
  

Required Education & Experience

• Must be educated to a minimum of GCSE level or equivalent including Maths & English.
• Must have experience of working with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Ideally the successful candidate will have experience of Oracle, JD Edwards or a similar accounting software. (Desirable)
• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable department with proven experience processing high volumes of transactions would be desirable.
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment - shared services experience would be advantageous.
  
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Highest ethics and integrity
• Strong Interpersonal and Customer communication skills
• Flexible to new ideas and ways of accomplishing tasks, good at problem solving
• Functional knowledge of the accounts payable process
• Data Entry skills
• Analytical skills
• Highly organized and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work on own initiative
  
  
  

For more information on why Terex is a great place to work please click on the link! Careers | Terex Corporate

This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a demanding and growing environment.

Must be a team player able to demonstrate strong customer focus with the energy, drive, and commitment to successfully work through any and all issues and objectives related to this role and that of the overall team.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Terex Overview:

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build, and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization, and offer complementary digital solutions, designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.

At Terex, we fully embrace the increasingly diverse world around us and strive to create an empowering and welcoming workplace culture. We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.

While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community. We value diversity, equity and inclusion, safety, integrity, respect, servant leadership, courage, citizenship, and continuous improvement. It's an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector - come join us!

Additional Information:

We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including Westfield health care for you and your dependents, contributory pension scheme, life assurance cover, employee stock purchase plan and access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.