Accounts Payable Manager

This role seeks an Accounts Payable Manager with a strong background in the Financial Services industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the company's Accounting & Finance department located in Preston.

Client Details

This is a mid-sized organisation that has established a reputation for excellence within the service industry. They have a significant workforce, who are dedicated to providing high-quality services across the UK.

Description

The responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Manager are:

• Supervising the purchase ledger team - 121/appraisals/setting objectives/KPI's/training/hiring.
• Overseeing the overall Purchase Ledger processes
• Ledger reviews
• P2P support
• Capturing supplier/customer documentation to the finance system.
• Coding invoices and credits to the correct Nominal accounts
• Ensuring that the authorisation process is administered correctly.
• Ensuring VAT has been processes correctly
• Scheduling supplier BACS payments.
• Assisting with Month End processing.

Profile

A successful Accounts Payable Manager should have:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Prior experience in a managerial role within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with relevant accounting software.
• Excellent strategic planning skills and able to interact at all levels.
• Ability to work in Preston location.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary of up to 40k
• 25 days holiday + 8 days bank
• Full time office position
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• A supportive and collaborative company culture.
• Opportunities for professional development within the financial services industry.