Accounts Payable Manager

About the job

We are looking for an experienced and talented Accounts Payable Manager to join our ever-growing finance team. In this brand new role you will have the opportunity to shape how this function develops moving forward and to make this part of the business your own.You’ll get the chance to automate our processes and implement new systems to help us perform more efficiently. You will be at the heart of our operations, overseeing the day-to-day activities of our accounts payable department. From managing the entire accounts payable process to ensuring prompt and accurate payment of invoices, your role will be pivotal in maintaining smooth financial operations.Responsibilities

• Inputting supplier invoices and credits into the accounting system
• Preparing accurately payment runs in different currencies ensuring that invoices are paid in a timely manner
• Monthly credit card reconciliations
• Responding to supplier queries
• Organising approvals of invoices in a timely manner
• Review internal finance procedures; create documentation for new processes as required
• Review the bank accounts and reconcile daily
• Management of all group wide credit card facilities
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that the accounts payable function operates smoothly and efficiently
• Ensure banking software integrates fully with accounting systems, in order to maximise productivity and efficiency, for multiple territories where the business has locally domiciled bank accounts, including UK, US, Australia and Europe;
• Promptly respond to information requests from internal and external stakeholders
• Other ad-hoc assignments as and when required

Perks And Benefits

• Share options in a rapidly growing company whose founders have a proven track record and are Private Equity backed
• Flexible working policy with a central office in London
• Private health insurance run by Aviva including dental cover
• Personal annual L&D Budgets with £1,000 to spend on your development
• Enhanced Gympass membership for all employees with access to mental health courses and fitness classes
• Fully stocked kitchen and weekly team lunches
• Financial advisor
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular wellness weeks with industry leading talks through to massages in the office
• Being at the forefront of an industry with new and exciting problems to solve

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience working directly in accounts payable, bank reconciliations and employee expenses
• Experience building payment controls and automating processes
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work and communicate with various levels within the organisation, including members of the management team
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Demonstrable excel/google sheets skills. You will be comfortable working with large spreadsheets and data sets
• Works well under pressure
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Team player and willingness to help others
• Enjoy working in a fast paced environment
• Effective stakeholder management skills
• Experience with Xero not essential but would be an advantage