Accounts Payable Manager

Transport and rail business in the Milton Keynes looking for an experienced Accounts Payable manager to join the team. The role will be responsible for a large team across a number of UK and European entities, with an additional focus on P2P implementation.

Client Details

House hold name and Market leader within Transport and Rail. Based in the heart of Milton Keynes in new state of the art offices, this business is one of the most sought after locations for employees within the local market.

Description

Accounts Payable Manager Responsibilities:

• Manage efficient processing of high volumes of supplier invoices and payments in different currencies
• Close management of the P2P functions
• Timely and accurate processing of all domestic and international supplier payments and employee expenses
• Lead, mentor and supervise a small team
• Play a pivotal role in supervising OCR implementation across the AP function
• Act as main point of contact for all escalated queries, resolve issues promptly and with professionalism
• Identify and embed improvement to month end processes, creating and sharing KPIs to report on accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure the AP ledger is tidy at all times and proactively investigate outstanding items
• Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of the AP ledger
• Ensure all supplier accounts are reconciled quarterly
• Develop, implement and maintain appropriate controls over AP function
• Implement best practices within the department

Profile

Accounts Payable Manager Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience managing an AP function in a multi-currency environment
• A desire to provide excellent client service to our internal teams
• Ability to manage team (including their development)
• Experience within high invoice/supplier volume business
• Strong numeracy skills and a logical approach to financial tasks
• Good at managing heavy workloads
• Able to think independently and make change

Job Offer

This business are a market leader and looking to pay a highly competitive salary, alongside a flexible working environment.