Job Description

About Williams Stanley & Co


Williams, Stanley & Co is a leading accountancy firm catering to a diverse range of clients within the hospitality industry, from high street chains to family-run cafes. Our company began with a mission to provide accurate and actionable financial insights to businesses, drawing from our founders' own experiences in managing multiple rapidly growing ventures.


Driven by a commitment to customer-first accounting, we've assembled a team of experienced and trusted accountants who share our vision for excellence. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and expertise, our team operates seamlessly across different locations, including the UK, Philippines and Dubai.


Our Accountancy firm seeks an Head of Accounts Payable to be our Head of Processing. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience of Accounts Payable as well as a strong proven managerial record. You will be someone who has experience working with a vast range of clients, building great rapports along with managing a team. If you enjoy data entry, team management and can work efficiently in a fast-paced hybrid office/remote setting, please get in touch.


Key Responsibilities

Managing the team of AP Processors and Purchase Ledger Administrators Liaise with all departments to ensure improved processes and automation across the business. Ensuring that the work completed by the members of the team is correct by double checking the work where necessary. Oversee the full AP lifecycle across clients, ensuring 3-day close discipline. Lead process automation and "No PO, No Pay" enforcement. Manage a team of AP Managers and Assistants, including offshore or hybrid setups. Partner with the Systems & Delivery team to drive efficiency via tech (e.g. Pleo, ApprovalMax, or our own integrations). Responsible for maintaining the supplier ledgers for all entities including regular supplier statements and reconciliations Defining and improving the systems and controls for the business as well as ensuring that processes are efficient and effective Communicating with suppliers and clients and maintaining good rapports Reviewing and approving prepared documents on our accounting systems, ensuring high level of accuracy
Skills and Experience


Essential:


Minimum of 3 years' experience managing AP teams. Xero/QuickBooks/Sage systems experience People management / Team management Strong communication, both strong oral and written Common sense and Self driven can-do attitude Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure with good time management skills Excellent attention to detail Strong problem solver who applies novel techniques to solve issues, challenges long hold beliefs when necessary Experience of high-volume invoice processing and automated approval workflow Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office proficient user Reliable Team player, who can work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders Motivated to excel and perform the role to the best of their ability Confident to suggest new ideas and listen to client's needs Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
Desirable:


XERO / Debt experience NetSuite experience would be advantageous Supplier statement reconciliations Creditor list management Payment Runs - proposing and processing Bank Reconciliations Xero Advisor Certification / QuickBooks Online Core Certification
ABOUT YOU:


Motivated to make a difference Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Have experience and knowledge of credit control Ability to deal with problematic clients in a diplomatic manner Proficiency in accounting software, specifically Xero Strong IT skills and the ability to work competently with all Microsoft Office packages, including Outlook, Word, Excel Excellent attention to detail and able to work in a fast-paced environment Well organised with the ability to multi-task Flexible Experience of working in a hospitality or accountancy environment is preferable, however not essential Right to live and work in the UK
WHAT WE OFFER


Competitive salary Membership on our Employee Recognition platform YuLife- with numerous free perks and access to counselling services and training providers Ongoing career progression, training and support in gaining nationally recognised qualifications (including Education Scheme and ACCA Support) 30 days holiday entitlement pro rata (including Bank Holidays) with an additional day for each year of service Great pension scheme (Penfold) Fun company socials and events Flexible hybrid working model (2 days minimum in the office) Employee Assistance Programme and coaching for personal and professional development Enhanced parental leave policy (subject to length of service requirements) Birthday leave - an additional day of leave to be taken on or around your Birthday Mental Health Half Days - celebrating the power of 'Me Time' Annual Pay Reviews and Biannual Appraisals - career progression is everything!

Company Overview

Williams, Stanley & Co is a leading accountancy firm catering to a diverse range of clients in the hospitality industry, from high street chains to family-run cafes. Our company began with a mission to provide accurate and actionable financial insights to businesses, drawing from our founders' own experiences in managing multiple rapidly growing ventures. Driven by a commitment to customer-first accounting, we've assembled a team of experienced and trusted accountants who share our vision for excellence. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and expertise, our team operates seamlessly across different locations, including the UK, US, Philippines, and Dubai.