Job description
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR/ PERMAMNENT/ WYTHENSHAWE/ HYBRID WORKING/ FREE ON-SITE PARKING/ AMAZING COMPANY BENEFITS/ CAREER DEVELOPMENT
I am seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Supervisor with expertise to oversee the supplier ledger of a thriving group business located in South Manchester. The role involves supervising and guiding a team member, as well as handling all escalated matters within the department. This position offers a remarkable chance to join a prosperous and reputable company that provides an exceptional work environment, numerous perks, and opportunities for career advancement.
Job Description
- Accountable for supervising the entire payables process for two business units.
- Providing guidance, mentorship, and leadership to a team member.
- Managing a ledger in multiple currencies, ensuring thorough maintenance and control of supplier
- accounts.
- Implementing improvements and streamlining processes within the accounts payable team and broader finance department.
- Establishing effective controls for the complete payables process.
- Preparing weekly payment runs and presenting them to the finance director for approval.
- Enforcing compliance with authority to pay and purchase order procedures throughout the organization.
- Taking ownership of escalated queries and ensuring prompt resolutions.
- Overseeing the Accounts Payable helpdesk, guaranteeing a high level of service for all accounts and suppliers.
- Providing training on relevant departmental processes and procedures to customers and colleagues.
- Matching stock invoices to Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) and collaborating with other departments to address any discrepancies.
- Supervising the month-end closure for both supplier ledgers.
- Ensuring accurate cash allocation and timely reconciliation and release of invoices to the ledger.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for supplier escalations and day-to-day inquiries.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of prior experience in a senior position handling end-to-end Accounts Payable.
- Previous exposure to larger organizations, preferably within a group business setting.
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to train, mentor, and motivate a small team.
- Proficiency in computerized systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Forward-thinking mindset with a knack for problem identification and solution development.
- Track record of driving process improvement initiatives and implementing efficiencies.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding communication abilities, capable of cultivating and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Adaptability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment while meeting established deadlines.
- Excellent time management skills, enabling effective task prioritization.
- Experience in a stock-oriented industry is highly advantageous, although not mandatory.
- A positive and people-oriented approach.
If you match the above profile and are looking to take the next steps in your career within a group business that always puts its employees first then please contact Sam on 07467397425 or email your CV to [email protected] for immediate consideration. #NCA2
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