Sewell Wallis are partnering with a globally recognised professional services business to secure an Accounts Payable Manager for a 9-12 month contract to oversee the entire AP function, and be influential in project work surrounding implementation of controls, streamlining processes, and improvement on reporting for key AP metrics.
This role will suit someone who is particularly tech and system savvy, having had experience delivering new processes and creation of tools to streamline and improve the efficiency and accuracy of data provided.
If you enjoy a hands-on role, with the opportunity to work collaboratively with key stakeholders across the business to problem solve and improve efficiencies of the team.
This business is based in modern and well-equipped offices in Leeds city centre, a 5 minute walk to the station! Hybrid working is available, with an expectation to be in the office 2-3 times a week. They would ideally want someone to start ASAP, although can consider up to a 4 week notice period for exceptional candidates.
What will you be doing?
Management of the entire AP function, covering both UK and EMEA.
Ensuing controls are adhered and in place for the P2P process
Review and identify gaps in the internal processes, and implementing controls to mitigate risk
Management of a team of 2, overseeing the day-to-day AP process
Payment verification from banks
Working closely with internal stakeholders and EMEA offices by answering queries as required
Improve and develop reporting of key AP metrics
Working group to develop a new cash-flow forecasting toolWhat skills are we looking for?
Significant AP management experience in various settings
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Confidence with communicating across all business levels
A hands-on approach to collaborative working
Strong MS Excel skills (incl VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, pivot tables)
Experience using Elite 3E would be beneficialWhat's on offer?
A competitive salary of circa £55,000 - open to negotiation on this for the correct candidate
25 days of annual leave with bank holidays off
Comprehensive healthcare plans
Hybrid working arrangement - 2-3 days in office
Flexible start and finish times
Central, easily accessible by public transport - 5 minutes from the train station!
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To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions