Details:
- Salary: £47,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Glasgow
- Date: 23 hours ago
Description:
Our client is a leading global organisation based in Glasgow, known for its commitment to innovation, excellence, and growth. With a dynamic and diverse team, they are looking to recruit a highly experienced Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to oversee and drive the Accounts Payable function, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
What’s On Offer:
Competitive salary of up to £50000 per annum.
Excellent pension scheme.
Hybrid working
Free parking
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of 8-12 direct reports within the Accounts Payable department.
Set and implement short- and medium-term strategic objectives for the AP function to align with corporate and Northern Marine Group goals.
Ensure all AP processes are thoroughly documented and functioning smoothly, ensuring timely supplier payments in line with client SLAs.
Drive improvements in AP processes and systems by working with related business functions to implement transformative changes and foster continuous improvement.
Oversee the accurate processing of all accounts payable transactions, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Monitor the team’s performance, providing coaching, support, and training to drive high performance.
Prepare and manage AP reports and KPI metrics to provide insights into performance and identify areas for further improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve any issues or discrepancies related to supplier payments or accounts.
Manage escalation of complex supplier inquiries and disputes to ensure resolutions are achieved promptly.
Work closely with senior management to develop strategies for enhancing operational efficiency within the AP function.
Key Requirements:
Proven experience in managing a team within an Accounts Payable function, ideally in a fast-paced, global environment.
Strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage a diverse team.
In-depth knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and systems, and a track record of driving process improvements.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders across the business.
A proactive and strategic mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and lead transformational change.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Solid understanding of SLAs, KPIs, and the importance of maintaining supplier relationships.
If you’re an experienced AP Manager with a passion for leadership and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you!
To find out more please contact Linda Currie
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