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Client:
SThree
Location:
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
041c6fecd69f
Job Views:
70
Posted:
09.02.2025
Expiry Date:
26.03.2025
Job Description:
*** Please note this role is for a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months plus a handover period***
SThree are pleased to announce we're recruiting for a talented Accounts Payable Team Lead to join our excellent team. The Accounts Payable Team Leader will play a critical role in managing the day-to-day function of the accounts payable team, ensuring the team are keeping to the group's daily/weekly/monthly deadlines. The AP Team Leader will also be the first point of escalation for any suppliers and employees.
About us
SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with innovative organisations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEM markets: Recruiting highly skilled professionals and discovering life-changing jobs for the unsung heroes who will positively shape our future. Elevating expertise and energising progress for everyone.
What are the day-to-day tasks?
* Ensure invoices and expenses are being processed within our service level agreements
* Ensuring that any queries are dealt with accuracy and transparency
* Accurately enter invoices into SAP to assist the team when necessary
* Monitor progress of all invoices received daily in-line with delegation of authority
* Answer approver questions and respond quickly and clearly
* Manage the monthly corporate card reconciliation and submission
* Management of the expense system
* Raising any issues to IT on a timely basis
* Reviewing employee expenses to ensure that they are within company policy
* Responding to any employee's questions
* Escalating any expenses outside of policy to relevant parties
* Monitoring blocked documents to ensure these are actioned in a timely manner
* Monitoring parked documents to ensure these are posted in a timely manner
* Review of debit balances to ensure items are actioned on a timely basis
* Ensure that direct debits are reconciled and cleared before month end close
* Weekly reporting of parked and blocked documents
* Monthly reporting of debit balances and direct debit vendor accounts
* Any other ad-hoc management duties
* Ensure direct reports have all necessary goals and development plans in place
* Coach and mentor the team as necessary on Accounts Payable processes
What skills and knowledge are we looking for?
* Previous experience supervising an accounts payable function
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Good MS Office experience necessary (VLOOKUPS, SUMIF, Pivot Tables)
* A good working knowledge of financial systems (with previous experience of SAP, BW & Business Objects preferred).
Qualifications
* Qualified by experience or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification.
Benefits for our U.K. teams include:
* The choice to work flexibly from home and the office, in line with our hybrid working principles
* Bonus linked to company and personal performance
* Generous 28 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays
* Annual leave purchase scheme
* Five days paid Caregiver/Dependant leave per annum
* Five paid days off per year for volunteering
* Private health care, discounted dental insurance and health care cash back scheme
* Opportunity to participate in the company share scheme
* Access to a range of retail discounts and saving
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