Accounts Payable Manager

• Location: Central London
• Job Type: Hybrid working
• Salary: Competitive

Our client are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join their dynamic team in the heart of the TV and Film industry. This role is ideal for a professional with a minimum of 3 years of solid Accounts Payable Manager experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of 5, overseeing all Accounts Payable functions within the Shared Service Centre, and ensuring payments are made accurately and on time.

This is a permanent role paying between £40,000-£45,000 + bonus. It is a hybrid role (2 days a week in the office), the company provide excellent benefits such as free breakfast & lunch in the office and early finished on summer fridays.

• Manage staff by planning Accounts Payable tasks, reviewing work product, evaluating performance, and scheduling and directing daily tasks and activities.
• Work alongside Accounts Payable SME to establish procedures and guidelines to mitigate the risk of theft and fraud.
• Ensure effective internal controls over Accounts Payable functions and assist team members in accomplishing department goals.
• Ensure equal distribution of work for the Accounts Payable team and respond to internal and external requests for information and assistance.
• Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments, oversee the processing of staff expenses, and conduct aged creditor reviews.
• Maintain approver/dispatcher table maintenance and reconcile Accounts Payable transactions.
• Review and verify invoices, set invoices up for payment, enter and upload invoices into the SAP financial system.
• Authorise payment runs and cultivate inclusive and respectful working relationships.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, Accounts Payable SME, Head of Accounts Payable, and the public to exchange information and receive work direction.
• Support with testing for projects and upgrades when required.

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Accounts Payable Manager in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong communication skills - both written and oral.
• Professional attitude and ability to communicate with people at all levels.
• Strong customer focus and good knowledge of SAP.
• Highly numerate and accurate with excellent attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of Excel and experience working across multiple Outlook inboxes.
• Leadership skills and the ability to multitask effectively.

• Generous company pension.
• Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
• Free breakfast & lunch
• Summer Fridays.
• Audience tickets.
• Employee assistance program.
• Access to free courses and training.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Business coaching sessions.
• Volunteer days.