Accounts Payable Manager - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your new companyThis hugely successful logistics group have a need for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join them on a permanent basis.

Your new roleManaging and controlling the Group's accounts payable department with the responsibility for the efficient operation of processes contained within both the core accounts payable and the interface with the business-wide procurement system.Reporting to the Head of Transactional Finance, the primary duties and responsibilities of the role will include:Ensuring the accounts payable is operated accurately, efficiently and to agreed timescales.

• Overseeing of accounts payable processes from input to payment
• Monitor and maintain reporting to ensure accounts payable processes are being adhered to
• Monthly review of GRNI
• Performing month-end duties i.e., reconciliations of intercompany trading and other 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 accounts payable team to the business
• Review and monitor unmatched cash payments
• Review, monitor and report on accounts payable 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 succeedStrong IT skills including using spreadsheetsProven track record within a mainstream accounts payable functionProven ability to supervise and motivate staff, with at least 3 years' experience in a similar Accounts Payable Manager roleAbility to liaise confidently with all other departmentsA well organised team playerStrong communication skillsPositive attitude to problem solving as well as forward thinkingWhat you'll get in returnAttractive salary package depending on experienceGroup Private Pension Scheme25 days holiday plus bank holidaysWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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