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Accounts Payable Manager - hybrid

Candidate Source - TEAM
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0AE, England

Salary

£50,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • A leading European distribution business is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager with a salary of up to £50,000 per annum plus an attractive annual bonus and benefits.
  • The role requires a proven track record in a similar position, along with strong management skills and a high level of accuracy.
  • Key responsibilities include improving invoice processing efficiency, training the accounts payable team, and managing escalated queries from departments and suppliers.
  • Candidates should possess IT skills, clear communication abilities, and a flexible approach to leadership.
  • This position offers a hybrid work environment with three days in the office and two days working from home.
A successful subsidiary business of a large US based organisation is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join the team. Along with a salary of up to £50,000 per annum, you will also receive an attractive annual bonus, a contributory pension scheme of up to 12%, subsidised medical cover, 25 days annual leave, plus other benefits! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading European based distribution business that has an exciting plan for expansion through growth and acquisition. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will need to be able to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the company’s invoice processing, authorisation and payment processes through the best use of the accounts payable team and their supporting systems and processes.Main responsibilities & key tasks as Accounts Payable Manager:
  • Train AP team and ensure changes in processes and policies are closely monitored and communicated providing extra support where necessary
  • Monitor Travel & entertainment credit card expenses on Concur and process and pay any cash expenses
  • Support team with escalated queries from other depts and suppliers across all entities to ensure payments are made in a timely manner
  • Monitor ledgers and identify unusual overdue items and apply correct procedure to verify or adjust discrepancies or errors
  • Create payment lists for relevant entities and adhere to twice weekly payment runs with some exceptions and allocate on a daily basis
  • Regularly monitor the cash book spreadsheet for relevant entities for the management accountants to assist with their cashflow reporting
  • Monitor weekly reports to ensure ledgers remain tidy
  • Monitor and assist team with any goods received not invoiced reporting queries on a monthly basis
  • Raise customer sales credit notes using the Delphi ticketing system for relevant entities
We’re looking for an Accounts Payable Manager with the following:
  • IT skills - Excel, email, accounting systems and transaction processing
  • Clear and effective communications skills
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong management skills and a professional approach including confidentiality and robust clear controls
  • Clear and logical thinking with good organisational skills and an ability to work to deadlines
  • Flexible and acts as a role model for the team encouraging adaptability and development
  • Experience in a similar role with a demonstrable background in managing staff 
The successful applicant will have a proven track record as a Purchase Ledger Manager and be looking for an opportunity that will allow autonomy and the ability to drive efficiencies and change. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that is successful and growing. If you want to work in an environment that values its employees enjoy the buzz of a growing expanding business, please apply in the strictest confidence. This role is 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. To apply for this role as Accounts Payable Manager, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency.  Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.

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