Accounts Payable Lead/ Continuous Improvements and Advancements/ Subject Matter Expert/ Progressive Role and Business/ Onside Parking/Onsite Gym/ Subsidised Lunches/ Flexible Working Hours/ Office Based Role
I am working on an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Payable Lead to join a highly successful yet continually evolving business. Directly supporting the Head of Operational Finance, this position will develop and motivate the payables team to drive efficiencies across the department.
Previous experience in a Lead or Senior Accounts Payable position with experience of the end to end P2P and Accounts Payables process is essential.
You will be joining a passionate, driven and high performing team to advance ways of working further.
Accounts Payable Lead Responsibilities:
Be the main and first point of contact for all Accounts Payable processes and queries. Providing support and guidance as a subject matter expert to the team and wider business
Ensure the efficiency of the payables cycle and the timely payment of supplier invoices, in line with agreed individual terms.
Management over the creditors ledger, ensuring timely month end closes and accurate reconciliations.
Analyse and report on aged balances, chasing commentary from the team as required.
Ensure the accuracy of the onboarding of new suppliers, streamlining and advancing the process as required.
Support with annual audit reviews, providing documentation and commentary to the wider finance team as required.
Support data analysis projects to identify cost saving opportunities.
Support better payment processes, maximising on return on investment where possible.
Work with the senior finance team to contribute to continual improvements projects, enhancing efficiencies and identifying streamlining possibilities.
Build and strengthen relationships with the wider business to provide an understanding and educate on process.
Mentor, train and develop the team on best practice, ensuring personal and team development plans are worked towards.
Accounts Payable Lead Required Experience:
Full working knowledge and experience of the end-to-end payables process as a subject matter expert in a senior capacity.
Experience gained within a larger business environment, ideally within the retail sector is highly advantageous.
Proven experience of improving efficiencies and streamlining processes with the ability to demonstrate results.
Experience of working through systems implementations or advancements is highly advantageous.
Leadership capabilities with the ability to motivate and support a growing team of Payables Associates.
Proven problem-solving abilities, demonstrating the effective management and resolution of escalated queries.
The ability to work towards strict time deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to foster strong working relationship with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Advanced computerised system and excel skills (Previous use of Business Central is highly advantageous although not essential)
A positive, proactive and energetic approach to the role and team with a desire to add value and drive efficiencies.
If you are a Senior Accounts Payable professional with a passion for continuous improvements, this is an excellent opportunity to add value and advance your career within an industry leading organisation. Submit your CV for review or call Rosie on 07927474268 to discuss.
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