The Restaurant: This is a Support Office role, Kirby Street, Farringdon, London
The Salary: Competitive Salary Package
Reporting to: Group Financial Controller
Why work for us:
* Industry leading pay: We value your expertise and dedication.
* Dine with style: Enjoy a lavish 50% discount at all our restaurants, all day, every day.
* Exclusive perks: Our teams have access to some of the best discounts and cashback from a range of top retailers and cinema tickets at unbeatable prices through the Lifeworks app.
* Financial freedom: Take control of your finances with Wagestream – track your earnings in real time, access up to 40% of your pay instantly and save directly from your salary.
* Wellness support: Your wellbeing matters to us! Benefit from a confidential Employee Assistance Program with a 24/7 helpline and 6 complimentary sessions with a trained counsellor.
* Total Wellbeing Package: Embrace a holistic approach to health with WeCare – offering UK based online GP appointments, mental health counselling, fitness programs, legal and financial guidance and more!
* Dental care made easy: With Tooth Fairy you have instant access to expert advice and prescriptions from the comfort of your own home.
* Mindfulness at your fingertips: Boost your mental wellbeing with myStrength – a personalised app offering guidance and practices to overcome life’s challenges and enhance mental health.
* Forward thinking: With Care Concierge you can navigate later life care with ease through a personalised service offering guidance, funding support and peace of mind.
* Nourish your body: We offer healthy and nutritious meals whilst on shift.
* Recognition and Reward for a job well done: Shine bright with our Employee of the Month scheme, Long Service Awards and numerous group incentives. You may even earn a place at our yearly employee awards night!
* Grow with us: You will have access to some of the best training our industry has to offer. You will have access to our training platform, D&D Connect which is packed with resources to nurture your skills and knowledge.
* Make a difference: Give back to the community with an optional paid day each year for volunteering efforts.
* Spread the love: Benefit from our recommend a friend scheme and share the joy of joining our team.
Who we are:
At D&D London we are passionate about all things food and drink. We strive to deliver quality in everything we do. With over 25 diverse venues across 5 cities including London, New York and Paris - there is a restaurant for every occasion. Each of our sites pride themselves on unique designs, the freshest produce and exclusive settings. Founded in 2006 by David Loewi, our mission has always been to provide each guest with a luxury experience in our restaurants, bars and hotel.
A bit about what you will be doing:
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the AP Manager will manage a team of AP analysts and be responsible for all AP activities for the Group, ensuring timely payment of vendor invoices and maintaining accurate records and AP controls. As AP manager, you will also play an important support role for key financial systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a team of AP Analysts to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Offer support to deal with queries or issues that arise.
* Preparation and approval of twice monthly pay runs and any ad hoc manual payments ensuring accurate and timely payments in line with cashflow.
* Oversee accounts mailboxes to ensure all invoices are processed and queries responded to in a timely manner by the AP Analysts, providing support and cover where needed.
* Key point of contact for escalated queries from other departments, suppliers, operations, etc.
* Monitor API sync from PO system (Adaco) to Finance system (Iplicit), ensuring any failed invoices are investigated and dealt with accordingly.
* Post AR to AP contras to ensure all rebates are deducted from supplier payments as required.
* Approve charity postings.
* Approve new suppliers to Iplicit ensuring all data is accurate, independently verified, valid, and that robust controls are in place.
* Regularly monitor licenses (premises and TV) to ensure they are in place for each site and paid as required.
* Periodically review creditors ledger to ensure aged invoices and debit balances are investigated and that all payments are posted and allocated accordingly.
* Periodically recharge spend posted centrally to the sites.
* Review non-VAT and contra control accounts to reconcile and ensure the AP Team processes invoices as necessary.
* Regularly reconcile group supplier statements, ensuring corrective action is taken where necessary.
* Run ad hoc reports on suppliers spends, payments, balances at specific periods, and weekly creditors report.
* Be the year-end audit contact for AP queries such as supplier payments, creditors listings, supplier statements, and reconciliations.
* Be the key contact for raising issues/queries with Iplicit Support.
* Review and improve processes to help the business operate more efficiently while ensuring adherence to purchase ledger policies.
* Liaise with other Finance departments to ensure the AP section of the management accounts is correct.
* Build strong relationships with the team, wider Finance, the Business, and suppliers.
* Assist in other duties as necessary.
Candidate Requirements:
* Education: accounting/finance related subject preferred.
* Experience: 3+ years directly related AP experience within the restaurant/hospitality sector managing a team.
* Knowledge of Accounts Payable Processes including end to end P2P process, payments, reconciliations, etc.
* Ability to plan work, evaluate and provide direction to the team.
* Good knowledge of Excel, using vlookups, pivot tables, formulas, etc.
* Strong communication skills to facilitate working closely with other parts of the business including purchasing, commercial, group, and sites.
* Strong analytical skills to solve technical and non-technical day-to-day issues affecting the AP process.
If you are interested in discussing the AP Manager role further, please send us your CV without delay!
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management
Industries
Hospitality, Financial Services, and Restaurants
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