Overview
Company: Academy Music Group
Location: Brixton, London
Reports to: Financial Controller
Working hours: Full time
Job type: Permanent
The Accounts Payable Manager (AP Manager) looks after the Accounts Payable function within the Finance Team of Academy Music Group. The role requires a high level of attention to detail and organisation to ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers, investigate AP queries, and supervise and manage the AP Clerks, ensuring they are well trained and supported.
Our Team
The team comprises approximately 17 individuals with experience within Academy Music Group/Live Nation and other organisations. The Finance department emphasises teamwork to meet tight deadlines at month end and year end, supporting each other and building authentic and valuable relationships within the team.
About You
Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience
Essential:
* Experience working in a busy AP team
* Computer literacy - Excel, Outlook
* Strong administration and time management skills
Desirable:
* SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) experience
* Experience using Oracle
* Experience using Inspyrus
* Supervisory experience
* Experience using SAP Concur
Suitable candidates may have held jobs with titles similar to: Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Payable Accountant, Accounts Payable Manager.
Behaviours
* Thrives in a very fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
* Strong attention to detail
* Detailed and thorough approach
* Ability to work on own initiative and self-motivation to meet challenging deadlines
* Team player and leadership qualities with a positive attitude
What the Role Involves
* Managing the AP function of the Finance Team, reviewing processes, identifying/proposing process improvements
* Managing and reviewing expenses in SAP Concur for approvals, coding, and payment
* Setting up payments for - Bacs runs, same day payments, and international payments
* Maintain/supervise the shared AP email inbox, ensuring invoices and queries are dealt with in a timely manner
* Inputting invoice onto Oracle/Inspyrus
* Training new AP Clerks
* Managing and supporting AP Clerks, reviewing their work and ensuring that tasks are completed accurately and within deadlines
* Assisting with, and responding to, queries from internal and external stakeholders
* Completing monthly creditor reconciliations from supplier statements
* Reviewing and maintaining system information such as Inspyrus approvals and Oracle suppliers
* Regularly reviewing and maintaining purchase ledgers for inaccuracies and aging invoices, ensuring that they are neat and accurate
* Reviewing and approving Oracle supplier set ups
* Reviewing and processing expense payments
* Complying with all relevant SOX procedures
* Other ad-hoc duties as required
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and will encourage applications from people irrespective of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to balance work and home life.
Reality Check
This is a demanding role in a fast-paced industry with sometimes long and unsociable hours. The opportunity comes with the energy of live events and the need to bring your best to the role.
Our Company
Academy Music Group (AMG) is the UK's leading owner and operator of live music and entertainment venues. AMG is part of Live Nation Entertainment, a global leader in live entertainment.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday 14th September 2025. We reserve the right to close applications at any time, so early applications are encouraged.
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