Pertemps are currently working for a prestigious organisation based in Glasgow who are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join their team. The salary for this role is between £47k - £52k depending on experience. The company also offer hybrid working and a great benefits including a fantastic non-contributory pension.
Main Duties will include:
* Setting and implementing short- and medium-term strategic objectives for the AP function to achieve the company objectives
* Ensure all AP processes are documented and functioning correctly to ensure suppliers are paid on time and in line with client SLAs
* Drive improvements in processes and technology and work with related business functions to implement transformational and continuous improvement of AP
* Manage the AP team in the UK and Mumbai, including responsibility for resource management, allocating responsibilities, appraisals, training, talent management, career planning and development as well as managing performance.
* Stay abreast of industry developments and software solutions
* Ensure supplier complaints and complex payment issues are properly managed and resolved
* Ensure communications with Business Unit are prompt and effective
* Ensure business processes and procedures are clearly documented and followed
* Analyse AP performance and provide reports and business intelligence to Business Units, suggesting and implementing improvements where possible
* Review and ensure adherence to payment timetables
* Plan and prioritise workload and ensure sufficient resources are in place to deliver service levels
* Ensure timely reconciliation of supplier statements
* Identify technology solutions for the automatic processing of intercompany invoices
* Ensure intercompany payments are made on time and reconciliation of statements
* Investigate areas of the function suitable for RPA solutions
* Monitor commitment reports and accruals and ensure the team proactively obtain copy vendor invoices where necessary
* Monitor and evaluate workflows and ensure appropriate user access to ERP systems
* Monitor effectiveness and reliability of AP applications and systems
* Document and report any non-conformances within AP
* Ensure AP-related interfaces with the ERP are maintained and functioning
* Attend key supplier meetings
* Assist senior management with ad hoc requests, projects, reports and research
* Occasional travel as required
Candidate requirements include:
* Previous experience managing a fast-paced Accounts Payable Team
* Motivating and developing team members
* Experience managing a team of staff including appraisals, development and other management tasks. Experience of working within a large, multinational and complex organisation
To find out more please contact Linda Currie
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