Job Title: Accounts Payable Manager
Location: Teddington, Greater London
Key Responsibilities
1. Oversee and assist the AP Administrators with daily tasks to prevent backlogs.
2. Lead month-end responsibilities for all Accounts Payable activities.
3. Maintain high accuracy in data entry within the accounting system.
4. Prepare and verify weekly payment runs.
5. Support the team during busy periods, overflow, or holiday cover.
6. Review aged creditors to ensure ledgers are maintained and correctly allocated.
7. Set up new suppliers, verify bank details, and build relationships with key suppliers.
8. Perform daily bank statement checks and reconciliations.
9. Follow up on sales/purchase queries to keep accounts tidy and ensure credits are received.
10. Implement safeguards to prevent fraud or deceit.
11. Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure all bills and payments are properly recorded.
12. Process invoices efficiently.
13. Maintain accurate supplier details and foster good supplier relationships.
14. Verify bank details verbally to prevent fraud.
15. Respond proactively to finance queries via phone and email, escalating as necessary.
16. Perform general office duties and assist the manager with ad hoc tasks.
17. Suggest improvements for Accounts Payable processes and systems.
18. Learn team processes to provide coverage and support when needed.
19. Support senior management with additional duties as required.
Skills & Requirements
1. Minimum of 3 years experience in an accounts payable role, including invoice processing.
2. Management experience is essential.
3. Knowledge of accounting systems; Sage experience is a plus.
4. Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
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