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We are seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the three AP functions within the Criterion portfolio.

The role is 100% office based

Responsibilities include:

• Invoice Processing: Reviewing and checking the AP team are processing invoices received from vendors, ensuring accuracy, receipt of proper documentation and matching these to purchase orders.
• Payment Processing: Coordinating and executing payments to vendors in a timely manner while adhering to payment terms and company policies.
• Payment Allocation: Ensure payments on account are tracked and processed appropriately.
• Internal Controls: Implementing and enforcing internal controls to prevent fraudulent or unauthorised payments and to maintain data accuracy.
• Team Management: Supervising and leading the accounts payable team, including assigning tasks, training, and performance evaluation.
• Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities to streamline and improve the accounts payable process, such as implementing portfolio wide use of the finance system workflows.
• Financial Reporting: Generating reports and providing insights to the finance department regarding the company's outstanding liabilities, cash flow, and other relevant financial metrics.
• Audits: Assisting with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information related to accounts payable.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Building and maintaining positive relationships with vendors to ensure smooth communication and resolution of any payment-related issues.

Qualities:

• 
  Confident and ability to challenge
• Excellent attention to detail, diligent, working to very high standards
• Able to work under pressure, coupled with a strong work ethic.
• Strives for continuous improvement and technical excellence in all activities.
• Excellent teamwork skills as well as ability to operate on a stand-alone basis when required.
• Strong excel knowledge.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience.
• Experience working in hospitality and construction desirable.