As the Accounts Payable Manager, you will be overseeing the Accounts Payable team ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all supplier invoices.

Client Details

My client are a well-established business that operate on a global scale. They are based in Brighton, but the role will be working on a hybrid structure.

Description

As the Accounts Payable Manager, your role responsibilities will include:

• Manage and prioritise workload of Accounts Payable team to ensure Job Purpose is met within agreed terms / Company SLA.
• Conduct regular staff one 2 ones to review progress on objectives, current workloads and overall performance.
• Perform annual staff goal setting and appraisals.
• Manage Holiday / Sickness/training and recruitment items of the AP Team.

Task Management:

• Gaining full knowledge of department duties ensures that full cover and training can be provided to the team.
• Ensure the workflow of all documentation through the purchase ledger is carried out in line with company procedure.
• Continually develop and improve/streamline the processes within the Accounts Payable team.
• Perform regular reviews of suppliers to ensure debit balances and queries are resolved in a timely manner.
• Produce Matrix of AP Team Performance v Workload + additional AP data such as Cost per invoice, paid v due date.
• Work closely with Head of Shared Services to define and implement Governance Policies to include Segregation of Duties and Cash Handling Procedures.

Customer Service:

• Keep Shared Services manager up-to-date with progress on team tasks and objectives.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with internal staff and the wider finance team.

Profile

To be successful in your application for Accounts Payable Manager, you should have:

• Previous management experience
• Previous experience of a high-volume Accounts Payable function
• AAT Qualified or equivalent experience
• Strong Excel Skills
• Good Customer Service & communication skills

Job Offer

If you are successful, you should expect:

• Salary £30,000 - £32,000
• Competitive Benefits
• Hybrid Working