Accounts Payable Manager

This well-established, reputable organisation based in Farnham are seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to join their team. You will be joining a renowned business that is looking for hire an experienced manager to join their finance team. Furthermore, this role will be offered on a hybrid working basis and comes with an excellent benefits package. A great role for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager that is looking for their next challenge.

Job Title:          Accounts Payable Manager

Job Type:         Permanent, full time

Location:        Farnham, Surrey

Salary:              £38,000 – £42,000

Reference no:    16184

Accounts Payable Manager – Benefits

Hybrid working scheme- 3 days in the office

Company bonus scheme

Discount on company products

Car parking onsite  

Accounts Payable Manager – About The Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Finance Manager and will be managing an Accounts Payable team of 6. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of six Accounts Payable professionals.

• Oversee the end-to-end purchase ledger process, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time.

• Manage supplier relationships and ensure queries and account issues are resolved effectively.

• Plan and monitor workloads, priorities and deadlines across the team.

• Maintain strong accounts payable controls, policies and procedures.

• Ensure month-end requirements are completed accurately, including reconciliations, accruals and reporting.

• Support year-end audit requirements and provide information as required.

• Prepare accounts payable management information and key performance indicators. 

• Work closely with operational teams to ensure compliance with company processes.

• Lead process improvements, system enhancements and automation initiatives. 

The successful Accounts Payable Manager will have:

Previous experience in a similar position

Experience in managing a team is essential

AAT qualified or QBE candidates will be considered  

Strong IT/system skills  

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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