Accounts Payable Manager - 12 month FTC
Watford £50-55kHybrid - 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
1. Proven experience in an AP leadership role, with the ability to efficiently use financial software and systems.
2. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to staff at all levels.
3. Experience in processing high volumes of transactions.
4. Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency in VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
5. Solid knowledge of accounting and VAT principles, ensuring accurate VAT return preparation.
6. Self-m...