Accounts Payable Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and develop the AP team by allocating workloads, monitoring KPIs and providing ongoing feedback and support
• Oversee the full Accounts Payable process including invoice processing, approvals, payment runs and accurate and timely posting of invoices
• Take ownership of the creditor ledger ensuring vendor accounts are maintained accurately and queries and reconciliations are resolved promptly
• Act as the key AP representative during an upcoming ERP upgrade, contributing to functional requirements and supporting the successful delivery of the project
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, efficiencies and automation while ensuring appropriate controls and compliance procedures are maintained
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, managing queries and escalations where required
• Support internal and external audits by providing relevant documentation and responding to queries
• Prepare and analyse AP reporting and metrics including GRNI, providing relevant insights and trends to management

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in high-volume AP environment some of which at supervisory/managerial level
• Strong IT proficiency, experience with Sage and data-visualisation tools is highly beneficial
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, driven and self-motivated with ability to motivate others

Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we are unable to respond to all applications. Only those suitable for this position will be contacted.