Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager

6 Month FTC to Permanent

£40-45,000pa

Hybrid

Leicestershire

Exciting 6 months fixed term contract to Permanent Opportunity in Accounts Payable Management!

Are you looking for a move into a new vibrant and upbeat working environment, or maybe a new challenge in the work place, and a step up into management?

Are you an experienced detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Payable professional with a proven track record of managing accounts payable processes. Do you have Accounts Payable Management experience or the desire to manage a team?

I have a brand new full-time contract to permanent Accounts Payable Manager opportunity offering to join a well-established, successful business, based in Leicestershire, who are experiencing further success and growth.

In this role you would be a new addition to manage the existing team of 10 Accounts Payable clerks across multiple sites, and join in a wider Finance team of 10.

About the Role:

The role is full time and hybrid and you will work within a vibrant open place office within the busy finance team, reporting to the Finance Manager. As a dedicated Accounts Payable Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of 10 across multiple sites, timely processing of supplier invoices. Also play a key role in developing and implementing accounts payable processes and standardisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for 10 accounts payable clerks across multiple sites.
• Oversee and ensure the efficient and accurate process of supplier invoices, credit notes, and payment requests.
• Review and approve high-value invoices and payment batches.
• Maintain adherence to accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with the treasury team to plan and execute payment runs, balancing cash flow and vendor obligations.
• Prepare AP-related reports-payment forecasts, and accruals for month-end closure.
• Continuous process improvement- analysis of AP work-flows and implement automation or process improvements.
• Train, mentor and develop your team, conduct performance reviews, identify training needs.
• Ensure your team are maintain regular communication with suppliers to build positive relationships.

Ideally you will have:

• Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Manager or in a senior accounts payable role, with a deep understanding of accounts payable processes.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and developing a team to achieve targets.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage difficult situations and maintain strong supplier customer relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong analytical skills and experience in using financial software to produce reports and manage accounts.
• A proactive, strategic mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions to improve accounts payable processes.
• Process improvement mindset - Suggesting and implementing changes to improve efficiency, accuracy and service relating to processes.
• Accuracy under pressure - maintaining attention to detail while managing high volumes.

What's on offer:

• A competitive salary depending on experience £40-45,000pa depending on experience.
• Hybrid working.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Private medical care.
• On-site parking.

Please apply if this sounds like something you are interested in.

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