Accounts Payable Manager (Permanent)

Description:

Your new company

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join a fast-paced and evolving organisation. This is a remote role based in Manchester and would suit an accomplished AP leader who has successfully managed large overseas Accounts Payable teams.

Your new role

As Accounts Payable Manager, you will take ownership of the AP function, leading and developing a sizeable remote team whilst ensuring a high standard of accuracy, control and service.

A key part of this position will be managing an overseas AP team of approximately 20+ people, so previous experience of successfully leading a remote/international finance team of this size is essential.
Your responsibilities will include:

Leading, managing and developing a large overseas Accounts Payable team, including 2 direct reports
Taking overall responsibility for the day-to-day AP function and performance of the team
Managing high-volume invoice processing and approval workflows
Reviewing work completed by the team and ensuring consistently high levels of accuracy
Managing supplier ledgers, statement reconciliations, payment runs and queries
Developing and improving AP processes, controls and automation
Identifying areas for greater efficiency across the function
Managing workloads, priorities and deadlines across a remotely based team
Handling escalations and resolving more complex supplier or stakeholder queries
Building effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and clients
Reviewing and approving transactions and documentation within the accounting system
Setting clear expectations and maintaining accountability across the team
What you'll need to succeed

This role requires an experienced AP Manager, rather than someone looking to take their first step into management.You will need:

Extensive Accounts Payable experience, with strong technical knowledge of the full AP function
Proven experience in managing a remote overseas team is prefered t successfully leading and developing Accounts Payable teams
Previous experience managing a large remote/overseas AP team, ideally 20+ employees
A minimum of 3 years' AP management experience
Experience working within a high-volume, fast-paced finance environment
Strong people-management skills and the confidence to manage performance and set clear expectations
Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure
Advanced Excel skills and good overall Microsoft Office knowledge
Experience with accounting/ERP systems such as NetSuite, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar
Experience of process improvement, controls and automated approval workflowsWhat you'll get in return

You will be joining a growing and fast-paced environment where you can take genuine ownership of the Accounts Payable function and have a real influence over how the team operates.

The role offers:
Permanent position

Competitive salary £40-45,000 depending on experience
Based in Manchester - Remote working (occasional office working maybe required)
Working hours of 9.00am-5.30pm with a one-hour lunch
Support towards professional qualifications
30 days holiday entitlement pro rata (including Bank Holidays) with an additional day for each year of service, plus 2 mental health days for your benefit when a break is needed.
Pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme and professional development support
Enhanced parental leave, subject to qualifying criteriaWhat you need to do now
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