Job Description

We are recruiting for a Accounts Payable Manager. As part of the Central Finance Accounts team the AP Manager will oversee the Accounts Payable UK (APUK) team in processing invoices and expenses for UK and other regions within the company.

The role

You'll have a really strong focus on providing excellent customer service to our stakeholders. You will promote the visibility and availability of the team in providing necessary assistance to the business. You will develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the team is delivering an excellent service.


You will handle recruitment within the APUK team and ensure adequate resource is in place to provide a high level of service to stakeholders


You will actively develop the team and provide pastoral support


Alongside the AP Technical Supervisor you will oversee the Supplier onboarding process and the weekly payment runs to both suppliers and employees. You will also ensure both supplier account reconciliations and ledger reconciliations are completed and reviewed on a monthly basis.

APUK team will be skilled, engaged, and motivated to achieve deadlines and provide an excellent level of service Resourcing will be at an adequate level to deliver excellent service to the business The APUK team will be viewed by the stakeholders within the business as a centre of excellence who provide essential efficient support with a friendly, approachable and accessible profile.

Responsibilities

Focus on Stakeholder relations including providing workshops, responses to queries and actively promote the APUK team to the wider business Team training & Development ensuring AP team are trained in AP processes and have the adequate technical & software skills etc Manage APUK shared mailbox ensuring urgent & critical emails are dealt with effectively and promptly Alongside the AP Technical Supervisor, control the Supplier Onboarding Process and payment processes ensuring that all due diligence is carried out and any potential risks are minimised PO Management Corporate credit card management Provide cover for the AP Technical supervisor Any other tasks required to support the AP team, Finance team and Buro Happold as a whole

Qualifications

AAT or equivalent

Experience

5 years + of Accounts Payable processes (preferably gained in multiple companies) 3 years + of managing a transactional team Working with an ERP, preferably Unit 4/Agresso Proficient in Microsoft software, particularly Outlook, Excel and Powerpoint

Styles & Behaviours

Strongly focussed on customer service Genuine interest in people and development of team members Strong communication skills at all levels Strong leadership and motivational skills Team player willing to work in a busy team and get involved in the detail when necessary Motivated and flexible

Benefits Package

Competitive Salary Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum, exclusive of Bank Holidays. Hybrid working arrangements. Company Pension Scheme. Life Assurance. Income Protection. Flexible Benefits - including Cycle scheme, Dental insurance, Optical Cover, Travel insurance and Corporate discounts.

A place for everyone

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.


Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other's differences is key, we want employees to feel they don't have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.


We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.


Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.





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