Accounts Payable Manager
- Location: Central London
- Job Type: Hybrid working
- Salary: Competitive
Our client are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join their dynamic team in the heart of the TV and Film industry. This role is ideal for a professional with a minimum of 3 years of solid Accounts Payable Manager experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of 5, overseeing all Accounts Payable functions within the Shared Service Centre, and ensuring payments are made accurately and on time.
This is a permanent role paying between £40,000-£45,000 + bonus. It is a hybrid role (2 days a week in the office), the company provide excellent benefits such as free breakfast & lunch in the office and early finished on summer fridays.
Day to Day of the role:
- Manage staff by planning Accounts Payable tasks, reviewing work product, evaluating performance, and scheduling and directing daily tasks and activities.
- Work alongside Accounts Payable SME to establish procedures and guidelines to mitigate the risk of theft and fraud.
- Ensure effective internal controls over Accounts Payable functions and assist team members in accomplishing department goals.
- Ensure equal distribution of work for the Accounts Payable team and respond to internal and external requests for information and assistance.
- Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments, oversee the processing of staff expenses, and conduct aged creditor reviews.
- Maintain approver/dispatcher table maintenance and reconcile Accounts Payable transactions.
- Review and verify invoices, set invoices up for payment, enter and upload invoices into the SAP financial system.
- Authorise payment runs and cultivate inclusive and respectful working relationships.
- Communicate effectively with coworkers, Accounts Payable SME, Head of Accounts Payable, and the public to exchange information and receive work direction.
- Support with testing for projects and upgrades when required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as an Accounts Payable Manager in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Strong communication skills - both written and oral.
- Professional attitude and ability to communicate with people at all levels.
- Strong customer focus and good knowledge of SAP.
- Highly numerate and accurate with excellent attention to detail.
- Good knowledge of Excel and experience working across multiple Outlook inboxes.
- Leadership skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
Benefits:
- Generous company pension.
- Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
- Free breakfast & lunch
- Summer Fridays.
- Audience tickets.
- Employee assistance program.
- Access to free courses and training.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Season ticket loan.
- Business coaching sessions.
- Volunteer days.