Accounts Payable Manager - 12 month FTC
Watford
£50-55k
Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days at home
Managing a small team
* Oversee the accounts payable team, daily maintenance and updates of the purchase ledger.
* Build and sustain strong relationships with suppliers.
* Manage AP mailboxes, ensuring a consistently high level of service.
* Ensure invoices are accurately coded.
* Handle the fortnightly payment process.
* Process manual payments through the online banking system.
* Post manual payments to the system and allocate accordingly.
* Take responsibility for employee expenses, ensuring compliance with company policy.
* Perform aged creditor reconciliations.
* Resolve any issues related to invoices and payments.
* Assist with the month-end closing process.
* Support with ad-hoc accounting tasks as required.
Requirements
* Proven experience in an AP leadership role, with the ability to efficiently use financial software and systems.
* Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to staff at all levels.
* Experience in processing high volumes of transactions.
* Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency in VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
* Solid knowledge of accounting and VAT principles, ensuring accurate VAT return preparation.
* Self-motivated and determined, consistently meeting service objectives within deadlines.
* Strong time management skills to organise and prioritise tasks, handling workload fluctuations effectively.
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