Job Title
Accounts Payable Lead
Location
Cannock
Reporting To
Financial Controller
Robert Half are thrilled to be working with a client in the manufacturing industry as they search for an AP Lead to join their close knit finance function. The role of the AP Lead is to ensure the smooth running of the AP function ensuring you follow company processes and procedures and exceed the requirements of both the internal colleagues and our external suppliers.
Main Duties & Tasks:
* Review and clear the purchase ledger inbox daily.
* Process all invoices upon receipt with PO and delivery note/GRN, ensuring no backlog at month end. No invoices should be entered outside of this process.
* Review the cash plan daily and input supplier payments into the portal in time for review and authorisation, ensuring payment requests are supported by supplier statement reconciliations where required.
* Hold biweekly meetings with purchasing to resolve invoice queries and outstanding issues.
* Respond to supplier queries within 48 hours by email, or immediately if received by telephone. Escalate high-level queries to the AP lead.
* Respond to purchasing queries within 24 hours of receipt.
* Complete and authorise key supplier statement reconciliations monthly, requesting and processing missing invoices promptly.
* Prepare monthly cash plans in line with group requirements and submit for review and authorisation.
* Process all unallocated cash before completing cash plans and prior to month end.
* Reconcile intercompany accounts monthly and ensure payments are made according to timetable.
* Review all invoices for accuracy and completeness before submission for authorisation.
* Ensure new supplier set-up forms and credit terms are reviewed and authorised before being entered into the system.
* Download and process all invoices received via the portal before month end.
* Record all payments and receipts with correct nominal coding, ensuring bank balances reconcile with the general ledger.
* Provide support during audits as required.
Experience Required:
* Experience with Sage (preferred).
* Minimum of three years' experience in a Purchase Ledger function.
* Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable processes.
* Understanding of relevant accounting principles.
* Intermediate Excel skills.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally across departments and with external vendors.
* Strong numerical and analytical skills.
* Proactive approach to resolving discrepancies and payment issues.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.