Location: NG10
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £40,000 (depending on experience)
Work Arrangement: Full-time in the office

Overview:

Macildowie is actively seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join a well-established and growing business based in the NG10 area. This is a full-time, office-based role, offering the opportunity to lead a sizable Accounts Payable (AP) team and drive process improvements across the function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership of the Accounts Payable Function:
  Take full responsibility for the Accounts Payable department, ensuring efficient operation and adherence to financial policies.
• Team Leadership and Development:
  Manage, mentor, and develop a team of seven Accounts Payable Assistants, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  Work collaboratively with colleagues across various departments and external suppliers to deliver a high-quality AP service.
• AP System Management:
  Lead the relationship with the AP system vendor, ensuring the system meets the needs of the department and identifying opportunities for improvements.
• Supplier Management:
  Proactively manage supplier relationships, resolve queries, and ensure timely and accurate payments. Reconcile supplier statements and take prompt action on discrepancies, including monitoring and recovering debit balances.
• Foreign Currency Management:
  Forecast and monitor foreign currency requirements, working closely with Finance team colleagues to ensure sufficient funds are purchased in a timely manner to cover AP needs.
• Process Improvement:
  Continuously seek opportunities to streamline processes within the AP function, driving efficiency and enhancing accuracy.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Essential:
• Strong experience in Accounts Payable, with a proven track record in a managerial role.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Desirable:
• Experience managing complex accounts and working with multiple currencies.
• Familiarity with Sage 200 or similar financial systems.

Application Process:

If you are interested in this role and meet the requirements, please apply with your most up-to-date CV. We will be in contact to discuss your application further.

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