Accounts Payable Specialist – Maternity Cover (6 Months, Fixed-Term)
Bear Market Coffee Roasters | Dublin | Finance Department
Why Join Us
Bear Market Coffee Roasters is one of Dublin's leading specialty coffee businesses, with 9 café locations across the city and a growing ecommerce and subscription arm. We're a close-knit finance team that values accuracy, initiative, and good coffee — and we're looking for someone to keep our Accounts Payable running smoothly for the Maternity cover period.
Company Background
A cup of coffee will give you a caffeine perk, but a great coffee experience will leave you feeling reborn. That's why we have created a community of coffee lovers who believe that where you enjoy your coffee is just as important as what's in the cup! Our passion for quality runs through everything we do, pioneers of the Irish speciality coffee scene.
About This Role
Bear Market Coffee Roasters is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.
The Role
This is an immediate-start, 6-month fixed-term position (August 2026 – January 2027), reporting to the Finance Manager. You'll be responsible for processing supplier invoices, posting monthly operating expenses, maintaining vendor accounts, preparing payment runs, and ensuring compliance with our financial controls. We're looking for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to thrive in a structured finance environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices accurately and on time
- Record monthly operating expenses with correct allocation to accounts and cost centres
- Match invoices with purchase orders and goods received notes
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare and process weekly payment runs
- Perform bank reconciliations
- Respond promptly to supplier and internal queries on invoices and payments
- Support month-end closing (accruals, pre-payments, journal postings, reconciliations)
- Monitor outstanding invoices to avoid late payment penalties
- Support internal and external audits with documentation
- Ensure compliance with company financial policies and controls
- Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, and Operations teams
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field
- 1–2 years' experience in an Accounts Payable or Finance role
- Experience with Microsoft Business Central is an advantage
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AP processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
Key Skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Pay: €30,000.00-€40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Food allowance
Work Location: In person
