Accounts Payable Manager

• Location: Luton, 
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9AM - 5PM. 5x a week in the office for 6 months then after probation 1 day WFH

My exciting new client is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to join their team. This person will play a pivotal role in managing their accounts payable function. Overseeing a team of six assistants, ensuring accurate and timely payment of their supplier base in accordance with group and entity policies. 

• Manage and create new supplier accounts and master creditors in line with group policy.
• Ensure supplier invoices are scanned, distributed, processed, and allocated for authorisation on their in house accounting system
• Handle monthly supplier statement reconciliations and resolve any account anomalies.
• Ensure timely closure of purchase ledger at month-end to meet management accounts deadlines.
• Lead your team effectively, conducting regular one-to-one reviews, annual appraisals, and ensuring compliance with internal audits.
• Undertake ad-hoc analysis and projects to support business needs.

• Proven experience in a similar role, leading and managing a team within a medium to large company.
• Strong background in an Accounts Payable function.
• Proficient with accounting systems and intermediate knowledge of MS Excel, including Pivot Tables and V-lookups.
• Initiative and ability to influence change through an investigative and proactive approach to all tasks.
• Resilience and capability to work in an organisation undergoing change due to development and growth.

• 33 days leave including bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick pay.
• 24hr online GP access, along with mental health, wellness, financial, and legal support.
• Two paid volunteering days annually.
• Access to more than 250 perks and hundreds of exclusive deals and discounts.
• Extensive training, development, and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Year-round recognition and annual awards programme.