As the leading foodservice provider across the island of Ireland, Sysco’s success is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to deliver every day.

We don’t just deliver food and drink to our customers. We deliver new thinking, technology and talent to our industry. We deliver opportunities - to ourselves and to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond. 

We are now looking for new talent to join us as we continue to grow, innovate and deliver.

Accounts Payable Assistant (12 Month Contract)

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable Assistant (12 Month Contract). This role will play a key part in the overall growth of the organisation along with helping to maintain our core ethos here at Sysco – connecting the world through food and taking care of one another.

The role requires a candidate who will be:

• Detail Orientated
• Self motivated and results driven
• Eager to expand Knowledge and Skills

If you are ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and discover what your career could look like with Sysco Ireland.

Key Accountabilities:

• Receive, process and seek approval of creditors invoices.
• Seek and process creditor credit notes.
• Reconcile Creditor summaries versus Creditor statements.
• Administration of creditor earned income claims.
• Processing intercompany POs
• Working closely with operations and merchandising teams to ensure all credits are captured and processed.
• File and Organise associated paperwork on a daily basis.
• Provide assistance with any potential audits or internal requests.
• Liaise with creditors as required and resolve any issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Liaise closely with Finance as required.

Requirements:

• The successful applicant will have 2+ years’ experience within a busy Accounts Assistant role, a relevant accountancy qualification would be an advantage.
• Proficiency with ERP software (AX experience a distinct advantage)
• Possess strong knowledge of excel strong relationship building skills and management skills with a high degree of responsiveness, and integrity.
• Strong people skills / team skills are essential for this role.

Key Attributes:

• Team player who is driven, adaptable, dynamic, and willing to bring confidence and enthusiasm to team members.
• Passionate about driving continuous improvement in processes.
• It is a must that the individual is highly organised with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish goals, establishes efficient work procedures to meet objectives and be skilled in prioritising. Forms the right structures, process, and/or teams to enhance productivity.
• A person with a hard-working ethos who is disciplined and reliable in executing company processes and strategies. Able to work in a dynamic, fast paced, competitive environment. The ability to execute is crucially important. A professional manner and strong ethical code is essential due to requirement of handling confidential information.
• An open personality that can fit with the company’s culture of integrity and respect for colleagues.
• Is flexible, maintains effectiveness by adjusting behaviour, work routines, and habits to meet a goal and/or changing circumstances.
• Energetic, driven, motivated, upbeat professional who is open to receiving and adapting to feedback/development guidance. An individual who wants to learn.
• A positive, can-do attitude and dedicated to going above and beyond.

Sysco Ireland Culture

• Customer Focus: We deeply understand our customers' needs, continuously looking at ways to deliver real value.
• Building Relationships: We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, always working together. We embrace change and support each other through it.
• Clear Communication: We communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring our message resonates.
• A Passion for Food: We source and deliver food and drink that inspires excellence and creativity in kitchens for the most memorable dining experiences.

The accountabilities and requirements outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.

Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.