Accounts Payable Deputy Manager

Accounts Payable Deputy Manager
Salary: 34000

Location: Birmingham

Keywords: Accounts, Payable, Deputy Manager, Finance, Birmingham

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable Deputy Manager to join a dynamic and inclusive team in Birmingham. This role offers a competitive salary of £34,000 and the chance to work within a supportive environment that values collaboration and commitment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Accounts Payable Manager, supporting the review of departmental results and directing the team towards developing corrective action plans as necessary. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on improving systems, workflows, and procedures, and enjoys implementing changes with cross-functional teams.

Competitive salary of £34,000
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive team
Chance to improve systems, workflows, and procedures

What you'll do:

As an Accounts Payable Deputy Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting various financial operations within the organisation. Your responsibilities will include setting up payment runs across finance systems, supporting continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing departmental efficiencies, and assisting in developing staff to increase invoice processing standards. You will also be responsible for reconciling supplier statements, delivering management information to leadership teams, processing invoices accurately and timely, managing queries until resolution, working collaboratively with other teams in resolving procurement-related issues, and advocating for our business values.

Support and cover the setting up of payments runs across the finance systems per the timetable and ensure they have updated correctly.
Support continuous improvement, including processes, systems and support targeted to improve departmental efficiencies.
Support the development staff to increase the standard and quality of Invoice processing and ensure the appropriate internal control environment and compliance to all regulatory requirements.
Taking calls and responding to emails from staff within 48 hours.
Reconcile, review and report on Supplier statements. Request copy invoices from suppliers or scan to Building Managers/Surveyors for current status if we have unauthorised invoices.
Support the delivery of Management and oversite information to leadership and business partners/stakeholders.
Processing Invoices onto finance systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of processing.
Support on management of queries to full resolution with Suppliers, Surveyors and Facilities Managers.
Actively work with other teams in REM in resolving queries regarding the procure-to-pay process.
Be an advocate of overall business values.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Accounts Payable Deputy Manager role will bring a wealth of experience from previous accounts payable roles within fast-paced environments. You will have a strong understanding of financial systems and processes, coupled with excellent communication skills that enable you to respond promptly to staff queries. Your ability to reconcile supplier statements effectively and deliver management information to leadership teams will be crucial in this role. Additionally, your proficiency in processing invoices accurately and timely, along with your problem-solving skills, will be key in managing queries until resolution. Lastly, your ability to work collaboratively with other teams and your advocacy for business values will make you an invaluable addition to our team.

Proven experience in accounts payable roles within a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of financial systems and processes.
Excellent communication skills with ability to respond promptly to queries from staff members.
Ability to reconcile supplier statements effectively.
Experience in delivering management information to leadership teams.
Proficiency in processing invoices accurately and timely.
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to manage queries until resolution.
Ability to work collaboratively with other teams in resolving procurement-related issues.
Strong advocate for business values.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a leading player in the industry, known for its commitment to providing an inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and engaged. They are dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, where employees are encouraged to share their ideas and contribute towards improving processes and systems. They believe in investing in their people by providing opportunities for growth and development, thereby ensuring that they remain at the forefront of the industry.

What's next:

If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values your skills and contributions, don't hesitate!

Apply today by clicking on the link!

This role is managed by Walters People entity which is a temporary recruitment agency.