Accounts Payable Manager

This well-established, reputable organisation based in Farnham are seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to join their team. You will be joining a renowned business that is looking for hire an experienced manager to join their finance team. Furthermore, this role will be offered on a hybrid working basis and comes with an excellent benefits package. A great role for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager that is looking for their next challenge.

Job Title:

Accounts Payable Manager

Job Type: Permanent, full time

Location:

Farnham, Surrey

Salary: £38,000 – £42,000

Reference no: 16184

• Hybrid working scheme- 3 days in the office
• Company bonus scheme
• Discount on company products
• Car parking onsite

In this role you will be reporting into the Finance Manager and will be managing an Accounts Payable team of 6. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of six Accounts Payable professionals.
• Oversee the end-to-end purchase ledger process, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure queries and account issues are resolved effectively.
• Plan and monitor workloads, priorities and deadlines across the team.
• Maintain strong accounts payable controls, policies and procedures.
• Ensure month-end requirements are completed accurately, including reconciliations, accruals and reporting.
• Support year-end audit requirements and provide information as required.
• Prepare accounts payable management information and key performance indicators.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure compliance with company processes.
• Lead process improvements, system enhancements and automation initiatives.

The successful Accounts Payable Manager will have:

• Previous experience in a similar position
• Experience in managing a team is essential
• AAT qualified or QBE candidates will be considered
• Strong IT/system skills

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics.