The role of the Accounts Payable Manager is to develop a best-in-class Accounts Payable function via effective team management, significant process improvement and the use of technology. The Accounts Payable Manager will lead a team of 8 to deliver accurate, timely payments to suppliers. The role is based in a dynamic and fast paced environment and will require liaising with all levels of management. The Accounts Payable manager will need to be a dedicated Accounts Payable professional who is a self-starter that can contribute to a highly professional finance team. The person joining the team must thrive in an evolving environment and demonstrate a desire to drive change

What you can expect as our Accounts Payable Manager

Manage the team to ensure accurate and timely payment of all invoices across the various companies within the Group.
Managing the quality of service provided to the wider business including but not limited to ensuring the accuracy and completeness of relevant reported financial data
Managing the team to ensure that open items on the AP sub-ledger are allocated on a timely basis, and monthly supplier statement reconciliations are completed
Managing the team to ensure that communication with suppliers and other departments is responsive and timely
Assisting the financial accounting team in monthly accruals and prepayments and working with them to analyse monthly spend
Work closely with Procurement to optimise both operational efficiency and process compliance
Review current purchase to pay process for efficiencies and transformation opportunities to keep up with rapid growth and to develop a best-in-class function
Implement impactful and insightful reporting to assist the senior leadership team
Produce policies and procedure manuals
Upskilling the wider business to ensure processes and procedures are being followed
Manage a team of 8 consisting of Accounts Payable Supervisors and Accounts Payable Assistants
Plan time and resources of the team to ensure demand is met and exceptional customer services is provided to both internal and external stakeholders
Supports, develops, and maintains SLA's and KPI's to track, control and correct performance.

We'd love to hear from you if you've got

Strong track record in a similar managerial role
Proven experience of transforming an accounts payable function
Proven experience of leading a team through change
Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel
Knowledge of SAP Business ByDesign and Salesforce (desirable)
Commercial acumen and be capable of thinking in big picture terms not just the detail
Experience in implementing and monitoring of controls
Experience of working in large multi-site organisations - property sector is preferable
A strong sense and awareness of control, diligence and attention to detail, balanced with an ability to see the bigger picture
Ability to meet demanding deadlines, often with competing priorities, and adapts to business needs
Must be extremely reliable and self-motivated in nature
Excellent planning and co-ordination skills are essential
Possess strong analytical skills
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the commercial business
Excellent communication skills - dealing with stakeholders across the business

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Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Agency on behalf of The Office Group in relation to this vacancy.