Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager, Middlesbrough, Teesside

Your new company
This hugely successful logistics group have a need for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join them on a permanent basis.
Your new role
Managing and controlling the Group's accounts payable department with the responsibility for the efficient operation of processes contained within both the core accounts payable and the interface with the business-wide procurement system.
Reporting to the Head of Transactional Finance, the primary duties and responsibilities of the role will include:
Ensuring the accounts payable is operated accurately, efficiently and to agreed timescales.

Overseeing of accounts payable processes from input to payment

Monitor and maintain reporting to ensure accounts payable processes are being adhered to

Monthly review of GRNI

Performing month-end duties i.e., reconciliations of intercompany trading and other ad hoc reporting requirements

Review of delegation of authority

Fully understand the procurement/purchase procedure.

Implementing changes as required to improve the service provided by the accounts payable team to the business

Review and monitor unmatched cash payments

Review, monitor and report on accounts payable and procurement KPI

Liaise with Procurement and other departments, build good relationships and improve the purchase to pay process

Training new and existing staff members on best practice to adhere to business standards

Checking of payment runs

Compiling and reporting statutory reporting for payment practices and performance

What you'll need to succeed
Strong IT skills including using spreadsheets
Proven track record within a mainstream accounts payable function
Proven ability to supervise and motivate staff, with at least 3 years' experience in a similar Accounts Payable Manager role
Ability to liaise confidently with all other departments
A well organised team player
Strong communication skills
Positive attitude to problem solving as well as forward thinking

What you'll get in return
Attractive salary package depending on experienceGroup Private Pension Scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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