An exciting position has arisen for an Accounts Payable Manager to join a large international Charity that operates in over 100 countries. The postholder will be overseeing the entire Accounts Payable function for the Charity that covers multiple entities.
Key responsibilities:
* Be responsible for ensuring all payments are processed in an accurate and timely manner with the correct level of approval
* Indirectly managing a team of 25 Accounts Payable staff
* Lead the department’s data input function ensuring the accurate validation of all invoices before matching them to a purchase order (PO) and accurate coding to ensure authorisation can be obtained via the workflow
* Lead the department’s support team who are the first point of contact for all invoices, documentation and queries
* Ensure that all KPIs are met or exceeded and suitable levels of customer service are delivered consistently
* Ensure the setting up of new vendors is accurate
* Ensure the timely payment of expenses ensuring accuracy and adherence to policy and processes
* Manage all outgoing cash processes including payment runs, faster payments, petty cash and monitoring of direct debits
* Support the team’s efficiency through the measurement of the KPIs and by seeking and delivering process improvements
* Manage direct reports, setting objectives that align with the Finance processing team goals and SLAs
* Provide advice and guidance internally and externally on accounts payable issues
Successful candidate profile:
* Extensive experience managing an Accounts Payable team
* Good understanding of accounting concepts
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
* Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
Agency Reference Number:J780370
Salary: £51,500 + excellent benefits
Hours: 35 per week
Working pattern:Hybrid – 2 Days per week in Office
Location:Central London
Duration:Permanent
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