Looking for a role where you can lead a team, streamline processes, and truly take ownership of an accounts payable function? This opportunity in Whiteley is perfect for someone with a knack for leadership, attention to detail, and a desire to improve efficiencies. As Accounts Payable Manager, you’ll manage a dedicated team in a growing financial services organisation, ensuring the smooth running of supplier payments and developing best practices. If you're ready to take the reins and make a real impact, this role is for you.Reporting to the Director, you will be responsible for:

Managing, mentoring and supporting the accounts payable team (of 10)
Overseeing the payment and bookkeeping processes, ensuring invoices are paid on time, accurately and in compliance with policies
Reviewing cashbooks, journals and payments to ensure accuracy
Identifying and implementing improvements to systems and workflows to increase efficiency and accuracy
Setting and monitoring KPIs for the team, conducting appraisals and providing career development pathways
Collaborating across teams, building trust and receiving feedback for improvements

What you will need:

Previous experience in a similar role, such as Accounts Payable Team Manager / AP Team Leader / Payment Team Manager / Purchase Ledger Supervisor
Proven leadership experience with ability to set KPIs and manage team performance
A background in improving processes and implementing operational changes
Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs and SUMIFs.
To be a confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders

What you will get:

Full study support
Health insurance
Hybrid working after initial period (1 day from home per week)
Enhanced pension – 5% employer
Discounted gym membership
Cycle-to-work scheme
Wellbeing initiatives

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION…because getting a job is hard enough.The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.

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