Job Description

GRG are pleased to be recruiting for an Accounts Payable Manager to join a leading business within their HQ in Solihull.

This Accounts Payable Manager role is a permanent, full time position working Monday to Friday and offering a salary of \xc2\xa335,000 per annum plus benefits as below!

As Accounts Payable Manager reporting into the Financial Controller, you will be managing a small team of employees to ensure the departments objectives are delivered. You will review the current processes proposing and establishing effective process and control improvements to service the growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for the Accounts Payable team, with regular team meetings, 1-2-1s, objective setting and performance management.
• Set appropriate SLA targets and motivate the team to achieve these in a timely manner.
• Ensure all aspects of the Accounts Payable function operate efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner, including:
• All invoices and expenses are coded/approved correctly;
• Employee expenses reviewed and processed in line with the expenses policy;
• All payment runs completed accurately and within cashflow budget;
• Cash receipts and payments posted daily.
• Ensure that all correspondence is acknowledged and responded to promptly and supplier statements are reconciled periodically.
• Ensure that AP master data is controlled, reviewed and updated as required.
• Build effective relationships and collaborate with Heads of Departments to ensure highest levels of customer service including establishment of inter-departmental SLAs.
• Maintain the AP ledger to avoid debit balances and ensure reconciliation to general ledger.
• Establish and monitor clear, measurable KPI reporting on department performance.
• Present weekly cash payment forecasts for the business.
• Produce process documentation for training and on-boarding.
• Lead the implementation of an invoice automation solution and integration to our ERP.
• Identification, recommendation and implementation of effective system enhancements.
• To be the main point of contact with external auditors for the AP function.

We are really keen to hear from applicants with the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience of leading an Accounts Payable team and ability to motivate a team to work to tight deadlines.
• A strong understanding of AP processing and its impact on the accounting process.
• Demonstrable experience of reviewing, documenting and improving processes, developing KPIs and implementing new systems.
• A self-starter with ability to work proactively, on own initiative and report on progress.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong communication, listening skills and a people-centric approach to management.
• Excellent IT skills including extensive use of Excel and ERP systems
• Experience of working with multi-currencies and multiple ledgers is desirable.
• Enthusiasm to play a full part in supporting the growth of the business.

Benefits Include:

• Employee Discounts
• Company Pension
• Company Events
• Sick Pay
• Enhanced Maternity Leave

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