Accounts Payable Manager
Posted 4 days ago
- Shirley, Greater London
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
Our client is an International Global Freight Forwarder based in Birmingham. They are now recruiting for an Accounts Payable Manager to join the team at their facility in Solihull, Birmingham
The role
Leading a team of 6 on the accounts payable department, you will manage the process, ensuring seamless invoice processing, payments, and account reconciliations. Collaborating across borders for operational excellence.
You will cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with vendors, ensuring timely resolutions to queries and fostering trust and collaboration.
Producing and presenting financial reports that inform decision-making and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Whilst Identifying opportunities for process improvements to optimise efficiency and accuracy in the accounts payable function.
You will uphold company policies and conduct audits to mitigate risks and resolve discrepancies effectively.
Experience required
In order to apply for this role, you will have at least 5 years in accounts payable, with 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial capacity
You will have ideally worked in an logistics or transportation company
With a deep understanding of accounting principles and processes and used to dealing with a high volume of purchase queries in a fast paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent communication and influencing skills to work effectively with teams, vendors, and senior management.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules, including occasional overtime or weekend work.
Package and Benefits:
* Salary £45,000 to £55,000 dependent upon experience, flexible for the right candidate
* manager bonus scheme, capped at £10k
* Pension
* 22 days holiday to start
* Rewards and Discounts
* Private medical insurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Social events
* Free Parking
* Plus more
The role
Leading a team of 6 on the accounts payable department, you will manage the process, ensuring seamless invoice processing, payments, and account reconciliations. Collaborating across borders for operational excellence.
You will cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with vendors, ensuring timely resolutions to queries and fostering trust and collaboration.
Producing and presenting financial reports that inform decision-making and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Whilst Identifying opportunities for process improvements to optimise efficiency and accuracy in the accounts payable function.
You will uphold company policies and conduct audits to mitigate risks and resolve discrepancies effectively.
Experience required
In order to apply for this role, you will have at least 5 years in accounts payable, with 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial capacity
You will have ideally worked in an logistics or transportation company
With a deep understanding of accounting principles and processes and used to dealing with a high volume of purchase queries in a fast paced environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with excellent communication and influencing skills to work effectively with teams, vendors, and senior management.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules, including occasional overtime or weekend work.
Package and Benefits:
* Salary £45,000 to £55,000 dependent upon experience, flexible for the right candidate
* manager bonus scheme, capped at £10k
* Pension
* 22 days holiday to start
* Rewards and Discounts
* Private medical insurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Social events
* Free Parking
* Plus more