We are hiring!
The finance team at Therme Manchester are looking to hire an Accounts Payable Coordinator to join their growing team.
The Role:
Therme Manchester will deliver a world-class urban wellbeing resort set within a multi-zoned, tropical environment. The resort blends ancient thermal bathing traditions with modern wellness experiences, including multi-sensory saunas, steam rooms, water attractions, wave pools, and hospitality offerings. Opening in 2028, Therme Manchester will welcome over 2 million guests per year and operate as a complex, integrated ecosystem.
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Coordinator to oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process for the Therme Manchester project. This is a key role within a transaction-heavy environment, supporting the financial operations of a major construction project. The role is based on-site as part of a small finance team, with a minimum office presence required of 4 days per week. There is potential to work from home on Fridays.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the overall accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
* Liaise with the Head of Finance to manage and forecast cashflow.
* Handle banking activities, including setting up and executing payment runs.
* Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
* Set up and onboard new suppliers, maintaining accurate supplier records.
* Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring compliance with company policies.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure smooth payment operations.
* Support month-end and year-end closing processes related to accounts payable.
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential
* Proven experience operating in a transaction-heavy environment, ideally within a construction project setting.
* Intermediate level of accounting knowledge and a solid understanding of accounts payable best practices.
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
* Self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively solve problems.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
* An accounting qualification such as AAT or part qualification of ACCA or CIMA is preferable but not essential. Candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.
* Experience with accounts payable systems and implementation is desirable.
* Experience with Xero and SAP Concur is desirable but not essential.
* Experience with large-scale construction or capital projects.
* Familiarity with financial systems and banking platforms.
* Strong work ethic and a willingness to get involved at all levels of the finance function
Key Attributes
* Highly organised, reliable, and detail-oriented
* Proactive and keen to take ownership of tasks
* Clear and professional communicator
* Ability to adapt to a changing environment
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Recruitment decisions are based solely on merit, and we encourage candidates to apply even if they don’t meet every listed requirement.