Senior Accounts Payable

The role holder has overall responsibility for control of all aspects of Purchase Ledger. The role includes processing and overseeing that all invoices have been entered into our accounting software in a timely and accurate manner.

The role is responsible for overseeing and maintaining all reconciliations for supplier ledgers including all statement reconciliations and bank account reconciliations.

Be responsible for managing and leading a small accounts payables team, including identifying training requirements and performance plans.

Role Responsibilities

Processing

• Review and process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and correct coding at all times.
• Coordinate and execute payment run, ensuring suppliers are paid on time while managing cash flow effectively and in line with service level agreements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounts payable processes, reducing errors and increasing efficiency.
• Raising purchase orders for multiple departments in line with company process for budgeted costs.
• Management of all suppliers including collation of payment runs in line with credit limits ensuring smooth operation for business-critical providers.
• Monitor accounts department emails daily providing accurate responses or direction to the correct department.
• Raising purchase orders for multiple departments in line with company process for budgets costs.

Expense Management

• Maintain accurate and organised records of all financial transactions related to the purchase ledger.
• Perform regular reconciliations of supplier statements to ensure accounts are up to date and in good standing.
• Monitor and control expenses within the accounts payable function, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Generate reports on accounts payable activities, aging reports, and cash flow projections for management.
• Management of all suppliers including collation of payment runs in line with credit limits ensuring smooth operation for business-critical providers.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and tax requirements related to accounts payable.

Relationship Management

• Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed.
• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers, addressing inquiries and resolving any discrepancies or issues.

Leadership

• Manage and develop the purchase ledger team to deliver the financial needs of the business.
• Continually encourage new ideas and ways of working to improve employer brand with the aim of becoming an employer of choice.
• Positively encourage development and motivation within the teams.
• Ensure individual performance management processes and reviews are completed to a high standard in line with company schedules. You will be expected to encourage and develop a high-performance culture individually, through the appraisal system.

Manage the budget and recommend based on the past performance future budgetary needs

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