Accounts Payable Manager

BE SUPPORTED. BE DEVELOPED. BE REWARDED.  

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supervise Accounts Payable Team:
   • Provide leadership and guidance to the accounts payable team.
   • Conduct regular performance reviews and offer professional development opportunities.
   • Review teams workloads daily/weekly to enhance productivity.
2. Process Management:
   • Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice verification, coding, and payment processing.
   • Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
   • Implement and maintain best practices for efficient and effective accounts payable operations.
3. Supplier Relations:
   • Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with suppliers.
   • Ensure supplier inquiries and discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner.
4. Compliance and Reporting:
   • Ensure compliance with UK financial regulations, company policies, and best accounting practices.
   • Generate regular reports on accounts payable activities, aging, and other relevant metrics.
5. Process Improvement:
   • Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
   • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to streamline related processes.
   • Undertake other projects and tasks as identified and requested
6. Audit Support:
   • Collaborate internally during audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
7. Other:
   • Work with the Group  Credit Control Manager to ensure a team approach and a ‘can do attitude
   • Provide AP and reporting expertise as requested

Work experience requirements & Qualifications:

1. Education:

• Desired but not required – Formal training in finance, or a related field. AAT or studying towards a CCAB qualification.

2. Experience:

• Proven experience in accounts payable management
• Familiarity with UK accounting standards and financial regulations
• Experience of working in a fast paced, dynamic and growing organization
• Team management

3. Skills:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Proficient in the use of ERP systems.

4. Communication:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to various stakeholders.

5. Problem-Solving:

• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and solve problems.
• Proactive approach to addressing issues and implementing improvements.