Accounts Payable Manager 12-month FTC

Role: Accounts Payable Manager 12-month FTC
Salary: Up to £45k
Location: Office based, Hybrid, Manchester
Type: 12-month FTC

My client is a facilities management company that operate internationally with a range of clients from all sectors. They are on the lookout for an Accounts Payable Manager to join the team on a 12-month FTC.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the accounts’ payable function and team, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, supplier payments, and month-end close activities.
• Coach and develop the accounts payable staff across two locations and foster a culture of compliance and internal control.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Hard Services finance leads to provide high-quality data to support the business operations.
• Review and improve internal controls and processes, aligning them with best practices.
• Develop and implement compliance frameworks and systems best practices.
• Provide training to accounts payable and other departments on relevant topics.
• Generate and deliver reports and analyses to the business, using the query management system.
• Produce valuable management information to inform strategic decision making.
• Complete CIS tax submissions accurately and on time.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including the Group’s auditors.
• Meet all reporting, scheduling, and information delivery deadlines.
• Identify, manage, and resolve potential problem accounts.
• Handle queries and escalate issues with appropriate documentation.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure excellent service and adherence to SLAs where applicable.
• Understand the working capital position and cash flows and explain the impact of creditors on them monthly.
• Assist with system updates and software development.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as required.
• Ensure compliance with payment practice reporting framework requirements.
• Lead system upgrades and development for accounts payable, ensuring workflows are followed correctly.

Requirements

• The ability to drive continual improvement across the entire function with strategic skills.
• Proven experience in designing and maintaining internal control frameworks.
• Effective communication skills with a range of stakeholders to ensure the function’s outputs are maximised.
• Experience in managing a high-volume transactional Accounts Payable function across multiple locations.
• Self-motivation and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive and focused attitude when dealing with all colleagues.
• Personal responsibility and accountability.
• A flexible and positive attitude towards work.
• Experience in using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and OCR technology (desirable).
• A keen interest in continuous learning and development.
• Experience in CIS (preferable).
• AAT level 4 or equivalent finance qualification (desirable).

What’s in it for you.

Paid holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Plus more