Fixed-Term Contract: Accounts Payable Manager - Financial Services Client
Location: London (1-2 days per week in our beautiful offices near London Bridge)
Contract Duration: 12 months
Salary: Up to £65,000
Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional ready to take on an exciting new challenge? We are seeking a dynamic Accounts Payable Manager for a fixed-term contract to join the Finance team at our Division Centre (DC) based in London. This pivotal role will report directly to the VP of Finance and offers a hybrid working environment with the opportunity to work from our stunning offices a short walk from London Bridge.
About the Role
As the Accounts Payable Manager, you will oversee and manage the Accounts Payable (AP) function for our Division, primarily covering the UK and Bermuda. Your responsibilities will include ensuring timely and accurate processing and recording of invoices and expenses, maintaining robust financial controls, and preserving the integrity of the AP ledgers. Additionally, you will monitor and collect any outstanding non-insurance related receivables.
You will play a key role in driving AP transformation as part of Project Unify, which focuses on back-office transformation. This includes planning, designing, and implementing Employee Expense Management and Purchase Order Systems, as well as redesigning AP processes. You will collaborate with the PL Corporate team to standardize AP processes globally.
Key Responsibilities
BAU Activities:
- Manage day-to-day AP operations, ensuring prompt and accurate invoice processing and recording in the general ledger.
- Review employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with Company Policy.
- Handle foreign exchange transactions and inter-company cross charges.
- Maintain the Accounts Payable 'DAPs' system.
- Ensure effective supplier management and adherence to control procedures.
- Approve and perform financial controls, including monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Oversee the end-to-end Company Credit Card process.
- Prepare MI analysis, reports, and Board Packs related to AP.
- Maintain high-quality deliverables and drive operational efficiencies.
- Define and measure metrics to quantify operational efficiencies.
- Liaise with external auditors and internal teams across the division and global business units.
Project Activities:
- Drive and manage initiatives for a more efficient, automated, and standardized AP process as part of the Back Office transformation.
- Plan, implement, and design systems for Employee Expense Management, Purchase Order, and inter-company cross charges improvement.
- Challenge the status quo in Finance processes, systems, and controls to drive efficiency and improvement.
- Contribute to Project Unify and other ad hoc projects as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum 7 years of AP experience.
- At least 2 years in a managerial role.
- Proven experience in system implementation.
- Experience with foreign exchange transactions.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Key Skills and Behaviors
- Proactive with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Self-motivated, driven, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
- High quality and accurate work output within strict deadlines.
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, and conscientious.
- Effective task prioritization amidst conflicting priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships and escalating issues.
- Collaborative across diverse functions and time zones.
- Capable of handling non-standard requests.
- Willingness to challenge the status quo professionally.
- Clear and practical communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
If you are ready to make an impact and drive transformation in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join our team for a rewarding 12-month journey in a leading financial services organization.