Accounts Payable Manager
Blackburn, Lancashire
£34,000 - £38,000 DOE
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to support the Head of Transactional Finance in managing the accounts payable team. The role holder will be responsible for making accurate payments to all creditors, within the agreed contract terms and in accordance with company's policies.
As an Accounts Payable Manager you will be...
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of the accounts payable team, including regular meetings, monthly, quarterly and annual reviews
- Ensure the creditors ledger is operated accurately, efficiently and to agreed timescales
- Accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions
- Ensure smooth operation of the weekly & monthly payment runs
- Guarantee that creditors & employee expenses are paid accurately and on time
- Manage processes within the team to ensure month end deadlines are met
- Ownership of the Purchase Order & Expenses systems to ensure best practice throughout the business
- Build relationships with Key Suppliers, Sub-Contractors and Senior Leadership Team
- Provide technical accounting advice on the financial transactions and ensure accurate coding of invoices
- Run reports from SAP, Purchase Order & Expenses systems and assist with variance
- Ensure monthly reconciliations are carried out
- Manage the integration of tasks related to Accounts Payable for new acquisitions
As an Accounts Payable Manager you will need...
- Previous experience in a senior Accounts Payable position is essential
- Experience in managing a team is essential
- Experience with financial systems - SAP would be an advantage
- Knowledge of CIS would be an advantage
- Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
- High attention to detail, excellent at multitasking and highly organised
- Flexible, enthusiastic and can do attitude
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
- A minimum of 4 GCSE grades at C (grade 4) or above including Maths & English
- Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft packages
- Strong excel skills, familiarity with formulas and pivot tables is desirable
What's in it for you?
- 28 days holiday (inc Bank Holidays), increasing to 31 after 5 years
- Employee contribution pension scheme
- A friendly customer focused team atmosphere
- Training & Development with exciting opportunities to further your career
If you are ready to take on a new challenge as an Accounts Payable Manager and contribute to the success of a rapidly growing business, please submit your CV and join us on this exciting journey!