Job Description
Accounts Payable Manager
Job Title: Accounts & Canine Health Payable ManagerDirectorate: Business & Finance ServicesReports To: Financial ControllerMatrix Reporting To: Veterinary Services Lead & Head of Breeding Welfare and VeterinaryOverall Role PurposeManage the Accounts & Canine Health Payable team to ensure all payments—such as suppliers, veterinary services, employees, and volunteers—are accurate, timely, and compliant with policies and procedures.Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the Accounts & Canine Health Payable team, including coaching and performance reviews.
* Oversee invoice processing, payment runs, payroll, and foreign currency transactions.
* Ensure compliance with organisational policies and legal requirements.
* Act as system super-user for Salesforce, Coupa, and banking platforms; manage account reconciliations.
* Maintain accurate records and reporting, including weekly management reports and month/year-end processes.
* Build strong relationships with suppliers and resolve issues promptly.
* Drive process improvements for efficiency and cost savings.
* Support projects impacting Procure-to-Pay processes and ensure team readiness for changes.
* Handle escalated queries and ensure timely, accurate correspondence.
Skills and CompetenciesEssential
* Positive, proactive and process focussed
* Able to respond quickly to changing circumstances whilst maintaining a clear view of overall priorities
* An ability to interpret and understand customer requirements.
* Customer focused communication skills and be comfortable in providing training/support to both volunteers and staff throughout the Association.
* Good interpersonal skills, a clear communicator and the ability to listen with previous leadership experience
* Strong problem-solving capability
* Strong team player and team leader
* Experience of working under pressure and to tight timelines
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