Accounts Payable Systems Implementation Specialist

Your new companyThis large and well respected organisation has a need for an experienced Accounts Payable Systems Implementation Specialist to join them on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis.

Your new roleManaging and controlling the Group's purchase ledger department with the responsibility for the efficient operation of processes contained within both the core purchase ledger and the interface with the business wide procurement system.Reporting to the Financial Controller, primary duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

• Reviewing the current processes and implementing systems and efficiencies
• Setting team KPI's and metrics
• Ensuring the purchase ledger is operated accurately, efficiently and to agreed timescales.
  • Overseeing of purchase ledger processes from input to payment
  • Monitor and maintain reporting, ensuring purchase ledger processes are adhered to.
  • Monthly review of GRNI
  • Performing month-end duties i.e., reconciliations of intercompany trading
• Ad-hoc reporting requirements
• Review of delegation of authority

• Fully understand the procurement/purchase procedure. Implementing changes as required to improve the service provided by the purchase ledger team to the business
• Review and monitor unmatched cash payments
• Review, monitor and report on purchase ledger and procurement KPI
• Liaise with Procurement and other departments, build good relationships and improve the purchase to pay process
• Training new and existing staff members on best practice to adhere to business standards
• Checking of payment runs
• Compiling and reporting statutory reporting for payment practices and performance

What you'll need to succeed

• A well-organised team player
• Strong communication skills
• Positive attitude to problem-solving as well as forward-thinking
• Strong IT skills, including using spreadsheets
• Proven track record within a mainstream purchase ledger function
• Proven ability to supervise and motivate staff
• Ability to liaise confidently with all other departments

What you'll get in return

An attractive salary and benefits package along with hybrid work.

What you need to do now

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