Accounts Payable Manager

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a busy purchase ledger function, ensuring efficient processing of supplier payments, strong financial controls, and exceptional stakeholder service. The successful candidate will drive process improvements, support operational efficiencies, and lead a high-performing team within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage the Accounts Payable team, ensuring high levels of performance, accuracy, and service delivery.
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Manage regular supplier payment runs and maintain strong cash flow controls.
• Ensure all purchasing and expenditure transactions comply with company policies, procedures, and financial controls.
• Perform monthly ledger reconciliations and support the preparation of management accounts.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Produce spend analysis and supplier reporting, providing meaningful commentary and recommendations to finance leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and operational efficiencies across the finance function.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners.
• Act as a key contact for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy of financial records.
• Maintain accurate financial data and ensure robust controls are in place across the accounts payable function.
• Support the ongoing development of finance systems and processes to enhance reporting and operational effectiveness.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service, resolving queries efficiently and professionally.

Person Specification

• Previous experience managing an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger team.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, controls, and reconciliations.
• Experience working with ERP/finance systems and producing management information.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and deliver operational efficiencies.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive and problem-solving approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.

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