Account Payable Manager

As a member of central finance team this role is responsible for accurate processing of invoices within the group in a timely manner to support operations. Comply with group and accounting policies and ensure a rigorous financial control and reporting environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Payable:

• Ensure invoices are processed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure all supplier invoices are coded and posted to the relevant cost centres.
• Creditor reports are reviewed monthly.
• Review and process payment runs in a timely manner.
• Supplier statements are reconciled monthly.
• Support the AP clerks in the wider business through training and development.
• Process change management.
• Continually review and develop best practice Financial Accounting and Control procedures to maximise efficiency.
• Assist in preparing audit schedules for External Auditors.

2. Cash flow Capital: Optimise the cash position by ensuring a tight control on the payments process. Manage cash flow to ensure cash surplus to meet all financial & cost commitments.

• Review all BACS to ensure payment within terms.
• All credit notes are processed and chased timely.
• Help support the weekly cashflow forecast.

3. Supporting Departments: it is key this role helps support other departments of the business through effective communication and collaboration.

• Procurement – supporting the full invoice cycle.
• Treasury – supporting the payment cycles.
• Management Accounts – ensuring all supplier costs are captured.

Skills Required

• Experience in a senior accounts payable position with a multi-site business.
• Knowledge of Dynamics 365 or other well-known accounting systems is advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft office products
• Strong Communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable Initiative
• Ability to deliver responsibilities with minimum supervision