Accounts Payable Analyst

About The Land Development Agency 

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is the State’s affordable housing delivery body.  Its main role is to acquire and develop State and other land to deliver affordable homes, supporting the creation of thriving communities and delivering ongoing positive social impact. It is overseen by an independent Board of Directors and has total capitalisation of up to €8.75bn. To date €6.25 billion of equity capital has been committed by Government and a further €2.5bn capitalisation is permitted under legislation from other sources/debt. 

The LDA is active on more than 20 State Land sites and has a delivery pipeline in excess of 25,000 homes.  The Agency also works in partnership with the country’s largest and most experienced homebuilders and will deliver a further 8,000 homes under its Project Tosaigh initiative.  
 
Additionally, the LDA is working on large-scale longer-term strategic areas by master-planning and bringing forward planning applications in locations such as Limerick Colbert Quarter, the Digital Hub in Dublin and Sandy Road in Galway. 

Role Purpose   

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, this role is responsible for the accurate and timely execution of supplier payments and contributing to the management and maintenance of a best in class Accounts Payable function, including maintaining financial controls, implementation of purchasing procedures, risk management and expense/supplier payments.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Evaluation and set up of key suppliers including supplier checks, bank-detail controls and maintaining up to date records.
• Assist with supplier invoice issues, such as duplicates or other errors, overdue invoices and  unmatched POs
• Support the implementation and automation of the PO system.
• Ensure appropriate controls and approvals in place before costs are incurred.
• Liaise with suppliers and reconcile supplier statements.
• Support the monthly close process.
• Review company credit card expenditure.
• Monitor Employee Expenses via Expense Portal.
• Preparation, checking, and securing approval of payments listings from AP Manager/Head of Finance within strict deadlines.
• Liaise with the wider finance team and other divisions e.g. Procurement, Asset Management, Development, Delivery, etc.
• Liaise with Tax function on matters including VAT, RCT, PSWT.
• Contribute and drive good financial discipline within the organisation.
• Support the internal and external audit functions.
• Work across departments to assist with the preparation of budget data.
• Other administration duties as required to support good financial discipline.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience: 

• Strong Accounts Payable background with at least 3 years’ work experience in a similar role, preferably within a large organisation.

• Attention to detail is a key attribute, and ability to follow established processes and procedures.
• Advanced Excel skills required including pivot tables, lookups, data validation and working with large datasets.
• Exposure to AI tools to enhance analytical review and reporting.
• Strong analytical, research & issue resolution abilities necessary.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, busy environment.
• Accounting systems knowledge e.g. Sage, Yardi, Oracle, SAP.
• Business or Accounting qualification.

Desired Criteria

• Industry exposure; knowledge of construction industry/property development or capital investment projects.
• Exposure to the semi state sector would be advantageous.
• Experience working within a medium sized finance team.
• Sage 200c experience.

Competency Profile:

• Attention to detail is a key attribute.
• Ability to follow established processes and procedures.
• Results orientated and experience working to tight deadlines.
• Highly organised and focused.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a wider team.

To apply:

The closing date for applications is Friday, 4th November 2026. 

The Land Development Agency is an equal opportunities employer.