We’re En Route. We’re a welcoming bunch, with a down-to-earth outlook that helps build lasting relationships with customers and colleagues alike.
As global specialists in passenger solutions, supply chain services and sourcing for airlines and airline caterers, we operate globally as part of dnata, one of the world’s largest combined air services providers.
En Route’s expertise is one of the many reasons why we’ve enjoyed more than 20 years as a global food solutions partner, with offices in the UK, USA, Australia and UAE.
Are you ready to become part of our story?
* Birthday day off
* 25 days off a year
* Company bonus scheme
* Hybrid Working (3 days in office)
* Medical Insurance
* Referral Scheme
* Social Events
* Flexi Time
Job Purpose
The AP and AR function has been under increasing pressure due to new systems and the high growth environment
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) Manager will oversee the financial transactions of En Route, managing both the payables and receivables functions.
Key Objectives
* Responsible for the ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, and coordinating with vendors and clients
* Preparation of month end accrual journals
* Ensure a robust control environment within the transactions team
* Responsible for maintaining financial records, resolving discrepancies, and implementing efficient processes to optimize cash flow
* Take responsibility for short-term cash flow forecasting and currency funding needs and implement improved cash flow forecasting for all entities
* Ensuring all vendors accounts are reconciled and up to date
* Supporting the annual External Audit process for the UK entity and overseas units as required
* Supporting the development of monthly and quarterly rolling forecast process
* Drive improved efficiency in AP and ensuring payment run process is streamlined and reviewed adequately
* Working with IT team to deliver weekly reporting dashboards on team performance against targets to management, providing clear insights into team progress and identifying areas for improvement
* Assist with implementing and maintaining internal controls, processes and procedures in line with Internal Audit
Key Responsibilities
* Weekly cash forecast (data sources being creditors, budget / forecast & prior week movement)
* Month end accrual preparation
* Bank account and cash management
* Government pay on time reporting
* Year end audit support (reconciliation work with variance investigation)
* Supervise 2 AP Analyst and 1 AR analyst
Knowledge Base
* Strong understanding of the finance transactions function
* Ability to analyse and summarise high volumes of data with a keen attention to detail.
* Experience in a FMCG/manufacturing environment is advantageous
* Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with an international group structure
* Advanced IT skills, particularly Microsoft suite (including Excel, Dynamics, Power BI)
* Use of Business Central highly preferable
* AAT/ ACCA part-qualified/ CIMA part-qualified
* Proven track record in process improvement or automation
Key Skills
* Strong leadership skills
* At least 5 years’ experience acting as AP supervisor
* High attention to detail
* Highly organised and able to hit the ground running
* Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision making
* Excellent written and oral English skills
* Company registered in England and Wales with company number 04524355
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