Accounts Payable Manager - Contract Warrington, North West England, England
Job description
We are now looking to hire an Accounts Payable Manager to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a hybrid role with a mixture of home-working and working in our Warrington HQ.
Caroola is a group of market-leading brands that specialise in providing tax management, umbrella, and accountancy services to small businesses and a high-quality contingent workforce in the UK. Our mission is to unite and empower the agile workforce community with innovative technology, exceptional service, and expertise, all under one brand. Our top priority is to offer unparalleled support to our clients, easing their workload and helping them grow with us. This is who we are, and what we do.
Our exceptional team of talented individuals enables us to provide the best accountancy, tax, and umbrella services to our clients. With roots dating back to 1881, we have been providing exceptional service levels to contractors, sole traders, SMEs, and freelancers alike. Today, we offer a unique blend of personalised expertise and empowering technology to enable our clients to achieve greater success.
Our industry is fast-paced and dynamic, and we are always on the lookout for talented individuals who thrive on challenges and accountability. We value adaptability and change as core traits in our team members, and we offer opportunities for career progression and growth. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a fast-paced business environment, look no further than Caroola. We're dedicated to unlocking your potential and helping you achieve your goals through innovative solutions and world-class service. We’ll work with you to give you all the tools you need to be a Caroola star.
Responsibilities:
- Management and development of Accounts Payable Clerk (APC).
- Review all work carried out by APC
- Perform supplier statement reconciliations back to ledgers
- Order childcare vouchers for payroll expenses
- Complete bank reconciliations for multiple entities
- Chase any identified missing invoices from suppliers
- Creating bi-weekly payment summaries to pay suppliers
- To own and manage the Accounts Payable (AP) process of all entities within the management structure
- Ownership of the AP and take necessary action to resolve queries/errors
- To ensure invoices are processed according to company procedures processed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Overview of weekly BACS runs to ensure supplier payments are processed accurately and on a timely basis.
- Support the APC & Finance team with AP matters
- Process change management
- Supplier setup and data management.
- To be the main contact for AP escalations from suppliers.
- To manage and maintain supplier relations and expectations.
- Supplier statement & supplier account reconciliations.
- Be aware of audit procedures and comply with any stipulations relating to the department, fulfilling all audit requests.
- Support the in the monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reporting
- Work on own Ad-hoc projects to continuously improve internal controls, reporting and efficiency of the controlling department
- Collect, review and log data totals into database for reporting and ensure accuracy and report deliverables timelines
Skills & Experience:
- Suitable candidates must have extensive experience of working within an accounts payable function
- Ideally you will have experience of working on multiple finance systems
- Management experience is not essential however this is desirable
- Excellent attention to detail is required
- As a manager you will liaise with senior stakeholders therefore communication skills must be excellent
Benefits:
We're experts in managing finances and we want to optimise yours too! We'll ensure that you receive the right benefits to support your choice of lifestyle, wellbeing and health – right now, as well as for your future. Find what’s best for you through your own personal benefits hub.
- A competitive salary, flexible working options, and the ability to flex your holiday entitlement is in the heart of our offering.
- Enjoy 25 days off plus Bank Holidays to reach a maximum of 29. Want more? No problem. You can buy up to an additional 3 days and tailor your leave.
- Plan ahead - With private medical insurance, you can access medical treatment when you need it most. So when life throws you an unexpected challenge, you can access a quick diagnosis and accurate treatment.
- Stay strong - Keep in shape with dental insurance, our Cycle to Work scheme and subsidised gym memberships.
- Study support - Progress your career in your chosen field without worrying about finding the time, the right guidance or the money to do it
- Our financial benefits will aid you in life’s ups and downs including free access to mortgage advice, credit scoring for life and financial management tools
- Company Pension - Save for the future with our company pension scheme with NEST.
- Caroola supports the mental health of its people. Take advantage of our mindfulness resources and engage in a list of initiatives that we update regularly. Our dedicated team of qualified Mental Health First Aiders provide materials and support in areas such as mental health, mindfulness and personal health. Through Health Assured, we provide 24/7 365 days a year counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Programme. If it’s your thing—or not (yet)—there’s also a gym membership up for grabs.
- Keep your balance - to ensure that everyone is able to thrive when they are at their best, we provide a flexible environment to support your lifestyle, priorities and family life which is built on a culture of trust and ownership.
- Tusker Car benefit scheme - Help the planet and put some of your salary, before tax, to buy an electric or hybrid car.
- My Savings Pal - Earn cashback. Make your salary go further with big discounts on all of your shopping.
Job Types: Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: £34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Warrington
