A successful subsidiary business of a large US based organization is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager. They are a leading European based distribution business and have an exciting plan for expansion through growth and acquisition. Along with a salary of up to £45,000 per annum, you will also receive an attractive annual bonus, contributory pension up to 12%, subsidised medical cover, 25 days' holiday, plus other benefits!
Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will need to be able to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the company's invoice processing, authorisation, and payment processes through the best use of the accounts payable team and their supporting systems and processes.
As Accounts Payable Manager, your main responsibilities & key tasks will include:
- Training the AP team and ensuring changes in processes and policies are closely monitored and communicated providing extra support where necessary.
- Monitoring travel & entertainment credit card expenses on Concur and process and pay any cash expenses.
- Supporting the team with escalated queries from other depts and suppliers across all entities to ensure payments are made in a timely manner.
- Monitoring ledgers, identifying unusual overdue items, and applying correct procedure to verify or adjust discrepancies or errors
- Creating payment lists for relevant entities and adhering to twice weekly payment runs with some exceptions and allocating on a daily basis
- Regularly monitoring the cash book spreadsheet for relevant entities for the management accountants to assist with their cashflow reporting
- Monitoring weekly reports to ensure ledgers remain tidy
- Monitoring and assisting team with any goods received not invoiced reporting queries on a monthly basis
- Raising customer sales credit notes using the Delphi ticketing system for relevant entities
We're looking for an Accounts Payable Manager with the following:
- IT skills - Excel, email, accounting systems and transaction processing
- Clear and effective communications skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong management skills and a professional approach including confidentiality and robust clear controls
- Clear and logical thinking with good organisational skills and an ability to work to deadlines
- Flexible and acts as a role model for the team encouraging adaptability and development
- Experience in a similar role with a demonstrable background in managing staff
The successful applicant will have a proven track record as a Purchase Ledger Supervisor/Manager and be looking for an opportunity that will allow autonomy and the ability to drive efficiency and change. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that is successful and growing. If you want to work in an environment that values its employees enjoy the buzz of a growing expanding business, please apply in the strictest confidence.
This role is 4 days in the office and one day from home.
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