Accounts Payable Manager - Immediate Start

Job Title:Accounts Payable Manager - Immediate start

Location: Leicester area

Type: Fixed Term Contract

Schedule: Full-time, 5 days a week (on-site)

Company Profile: A prestigious FTSE 100 company

Role Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled and experienced Interim Accounts Payable Manager to join our dynamic team in the Leicester area. This is a critical role within our finance department, where you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the Accounts Payable function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of 4-5 Accounts Payable professionals, ensuring effective team performance and development.
• Oversee the processing of hundreds of millions of invoices, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Implement and maintain robust AP processes and systems to handle high-volume invoice processing.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline AP processes and enhance the overall financial operation.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to improve AP operations and contribute to the financial stability of the company.
• Prepare and present reports on AP activities, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives to senior management.
• Manage vendor relationships and handle escalated issues related to payments and invoicing.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and developing a team.
• Excellent knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and best practices.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in AP software and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Relevant finance/accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, AAT) is preferred.

What We Offer:

• A chance to work in beautiful, newly established offices.
• On-site parking facilities.
• An on-site canteen offering a variety of meal options.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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