Accounts Payable Manager

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
Pertemps acts as both an employment business and an employment agency.