Accounts Payable Manager - Provallar : Job Details

Our client, one of the leading fashion brand houses in Europe, is looking for a proactive, experienced, and diligent Transaction Services Manager – Accounts Payable to join their dynamic, collaborative team in their modern Watford office.

This is a long-term opportunity with room to grow and learn within a down-to-earth, supportive environment.

What’s on offer:

• Excellent salary
• Friendly and collaborative team
• Down-to-earth, polite management
• 25 days holiday bank holidays
• Additional time off between Christmas and New Year (at Directors’ discretion)
• Standard hours: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (30 min lunch break = 40 hours/week)
• 1-day WFH after probation/training (at company’s discretion – non-contractual)
• Workplace pension scheme
• 60% staff discount on ecommerce products
• Sample sales twice a year
• Short leave (up to 2 hours with manager approval, not deducted from holiday)
• Statutory sick pay
• Annual pay review
• Bonus (at Directors’ discretion)

Accounts Payable Management

• Oversee the AP process from invoice receipt to payment
• Approve payment batches and ensure compliance with internal controls
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of all transactions

Team Leadership

• Supervise and support AP team members
• Allocate workload and conduct performance reviews
• Provide training and ensure high team performance

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements and automation in AP processes
• Ensure adherence to policies and suggest corrective actions where needed

Vendor Relationship Management

• Maintain strong vendor relationships and resolve queries professionally
• Liaise with procurement and internal teams to ensure timely invoice approvals

Reconciliation & Reporting

• Oversee monthly AP reconciliations
• Prepare aging reports, cash flow forecasts, and other key metrics
• Ensure reporting accuracy and policy compliance

Compliance & Audits

• Ensure adherence to relevant laws, VAT rules, and internal policies
• Prepare audit documentation and support audit activities
• Implement and monitor internal controls

Cash Flow Management

• Manage payment timing to maintain strong vendor relations and optimise working capital

Reporting

• Provide regular updates and insights to the Financial Controller
• Support decision-making through reporting and analysis

• Part-qualified ACCA or equivalent
• Strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes, including GRNI
• Proficient in ERP systems and Sage 200
• Knowledge of UK and Dutch VAT (AP side)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communicator with solid vendor management experience