Accounts Payable Manager – Birmingham – Permanent Role
Circa £55,000 per annum
Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:30, 60-minute break
All candidates will be subject to a DBS check.
Silver Arrow are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Manager to work for our client based in Birmingham on a permanent basis. If you have a commercial mindset and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment then we want to hear from you.
Your Role:
* Lead the accounts payable process, ensuring seamless invoice processing, payments, and accounts.
* Manage a global back-office team, collaborating across borders for operational excellence.
* Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with vendors, ensuring timely resolutions to queries and fostering trust and collaboration.
* Produce and present financial reports that inform decision-making and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
* Identify opportunities for process improvements to optimize efficiency and accuracy in the accounts payable function.
* Uphold company policies and conduct audits to mitigate risks and resolve discrepancies effectively.
* Lead, mentor, and develop the accounts payable team, creating a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence.
* Engage with senior leaders and stakeholders through regular updates on operations, team performance, and strategic initiatives.
Benefits:
* 22-day holiday + bank holidays
* EV scheme
* Free EV charging and parking
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Wellness Hub (meditation, GP, 24-hour support)
* Life Insurance
* Pension Scheme
* Free weekly fruit, and monthly food van
* House Cash Plan
* Discount Scheme (retail, holiday, hospitality)
* Bonuses
* Quarterly social gathering, summer, and Christmas party
What we need from you:
* Experience in the logistics sector is preferred
* At least 5 years in accounts payable, with 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial capacity, preferably in logistics or transportation.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Excellent usage of computer / operating system (Microsoft Windows) along with other office applications (Microsoft Office), specifically Excel.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills to work effectively with teams, vendors, and senior management.
* Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and schedules, including occasional overtime or weekend work.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent planning and attention to detail.
* Enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated.
At Silver Arrow, our priority is you. We strongly believe in getting to know you and understanding your needs in the hope of building a great working relationship.
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