BE SUPPORTED. BE DEVELOPED. BE REWARDED.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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.
- Supplier Relations:
- Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with suppliers.
- Ensure supplier inquiries and discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner.
- 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.
- 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
- Audit Support:
- Collaborate internally during audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
- 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.