Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager
Blackburn, Lancashire
£32,000 - £35,000 DOE
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to support the Head of Transactional Finance in managing the accounts payable team. The role holder will be responsible for making accurate payments to all creditors, within the agreed contract terms and in accordance with companys policies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the accounts payable team, including regular meetings, monthly, quarterly and annual reviews
Ensure the creditors ledger is operated accurately, efficiently and to agreed timescales
Accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions
Ensure smooth operation of the weekly & monthly payment runs
Guarantee that creditors & employee expenses are paid accurately and on time
Manage processes within the team to ensure month end deadlines are met
Ownership of the Purchase Order & Expenses systems to ensure best practice throughout the business
Build relationships with Key Suppliers, Sub-Contractors and Senior Leadership Team
Provide technical accounting advice on the financial transactions and ensure accurate coding of invoices
Run reports from SAP, Purchase Order & Expenses systems and assist with variance
Ensure monthly reconciliations are carried out
Manage the integration of tasks related to Accounts Payable for new acquisitions
Person Specification
Previous experience in a senior Accounts Payable position is essential
Experience in managing a team is essential
Experience with financial systems - SAP would be an advantage
Knowledge of CIS would be an advantage
Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
High attention to detail, excellent at multitasking and highly organised
Flexible, enthusiastic and can do attitude
Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
A minimum of 4 GCSE grades at C (grade 4) or above including Maths & English
Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft packages
Strong excel skills, familiarity with formulas and pivot tables is desirable
What's in it for you?
28 days holiday (inc Bank Holidays), increasing to 31 after 5 years
Employee contribution pension scheme
A friendly customer focused team atmosphere
Training & Development with exciting opportunities to further your career
If you are ready to take on a new challenge as an Accounts Payable Manager and contribute to the success of a rapidly growing business, please submit your CV and join us on this exciting journey!

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