Accounts Payable Manager Manchester, England
Job description
Castore exists for one single reason – to make athletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTER NEVER STOPS, an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best. Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions.
The founders’ vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world, with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement.
The sportswear market has been dominated by a small clique of mass-market brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premium alternative to these, the natural brand of choice for discerning athletes who demand the very best.
What’s the Job?
The role is to provide support to the Group Financial Controller in managing the accounts payable team. The role holder will be responsible for making accurate payments to all creditors within the agreed contract terms in accordance with policies. You will work closely with other sections in Finance and departments across Castore to provide financial advice, guidance and analysis to internal and external stakeholders as required.
What will I do?
- Processing and approving purchase invoices
- Liaising directly with suppliers (both stock and non-stock) and responding to queries
- Managing an AP team consisting of three people
- Working with the Group Financial Controller and Finance Director on the management of supplier payments
- Monthly review of supplier statement reconciliations
- Lead on monthly employee expense process
- Monthly credit card reconciliations
- Development and coaching of team members
What skills and qualities will I need?
Key skills:
- Experience of managing an accounts payable team Ability to work as part of a team and independently to deliver a common goal or objective and work across team boundaries to build and strengthen working relationships
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload, including co-ordinating with others and ensuring that statutory and other deadlines and targets are met.
- Ability to use creativity and initiative to solve complex problems, take independent decisions and seek clarification when required
- Ability to manipulate large volume of data and experience of carrying out detailed analysis of data
- Accounts payable knowledge and experience of control account reconciliations
- Experience of and involvement in financial year-end processes
- Experience of working with relevant financial systems
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of providing excellent customer services to staff and external parties
Personal Qualities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Motivation to develop and maintain internal and external relationships.
- Commitment to ethical behavior with a willingness to adhere to all company policies and current financial legislation.
- A Better Never stops attitude
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Modern city centre offices in Manchester
- An opportunity to work with global sporting partners
- Office bar and breakout space with pool tables, dart board and TVs
- A chance to build a career with a fast paced, high growth brand
