The Role
The main duties and responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Manager role include:
- Lead, manage and develop the Accounts Payable team (currently 6 staff).
- Direct and oversee the payment of suppliers in compliance with contractual obligations, tax legislation including VAT, RCT and PSWT, and Prompt Payment of Accounts legislation.
- Oversee operation of the Purchase Ledger including master data, fraud prevention controls, data protection and system upgrades.
- Manage the contract with our Accounts Payable external service provider including re-tendering at appropriate intervals in compliance with procurement regulations,
- Develop and maintain all requisite policy and procedure documentation and controls for Accounts Payable in line with best practice,
The Person
- Detailed knowledge of best practice Accounts Payable operations and processes
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of relevant tax regulations including VAT, PSWT, RCT, tax clearance requirements
- Proven ability to lead and manage change, automation and process improvements
- Organisational skills and attention to detail
