Location: NG10
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £40,000 (depending on experience)
Work Arrangement: Full-time in the office
Overview:
Macildowie is actively seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join a well-established and growing business based in the NG10 area. This is a full-time, office-based role, offering the opportunity to lead a sizable Accounts Payable (AP) team and drive process improvements across the function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ownership of the Accounts Payable Function:
Take full responsibility for the Accounts Payable department, ensuring efficient operation and adherence to financial policies.
- Team Leadership and Development:
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of seven Accounts Payable Assistants, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Collaboration and Communication:
Work collaboratively with colleagues across various departments and external suppliers to deliver a high-quality AP service.
- AP System Management:
Lead the relationship with the AP system vendor, ensuring the system meets the needs of the department and identifying opportunities for improvements.
- Supplier Management:
Proactively manage supplier relationships, resolve queries, and ensure timely and accurate payments. Reconcile supplier statements and take prompt action on discrepancies, including monitoring and recovering debit balances.
- Foreign Currency Management:
Forecast and monitor foreign currency requirements, working closely with Finance team colleagues to ensure sufficient funds are purchased in a timely manner to cover AP needs.
- Process Improvement:
Continuously seek opportunities to streamline processes within the AP function, driving efficiency and enhancing accuracy.
Qualifications and Experience:
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Essential:
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Strong experience in Accounts Payable, with a proven track record in a managerial role.
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Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.
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Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
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Desirable:
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Experience managing complex accounts and working with multiple currencies.
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Familiarity with Sage 200 or similar financial systems.
Application Process:
If you are interested in this role and meet the requirements, please apply with your most up-to-date CV. We will be in contact to discuss your application further.
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