Account Payable Manager

TN United Kingdom; Braintree; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Account Payable Manager to join their dynamic finance team in Braintree. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead several key projects, including system implementations and process improvements, all while supporting business expansion. With a competitive salary and generous pension contributions, this fast-paced environment is perfect for a high-caliber individual looking to make a significant impact. Join a forward-thinking company that values equity, diversity, and inclusion, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Medical Cover

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Accounts Payable roles within similar-sized businesses.
• Experience in leading Purchase Ledger functions and efficiency projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to Finance and manage the Purchase Ledger function.
• Lead projects to improve efficiency and manage supplier payments.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Purchase Ledger Functions

Financial Reporting

Supplier Reconciliation

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

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Are you an experienced Account Payable professional or someone who has extensive experience leading Purchase Ledger functions?

A highly established business that has gone through a period of rapid change is looking for an Account Payable Manager to join their finance team based in Braintree.

This is a great opportunity to lead several projects, including a system implementation, influence processes, support business expansion, and work alongside a dynamic team.

They are offering a salary up to £40,000, a generous pension contribution, a fast-paced working environment, and the chance to take on new responsibilities.

What you will do:

• Provide high-level support to Finance and the wider business as a key member of the finance department.
• Work within a fast-paced, high-volume, transactional role requiring a high-caliber individual with a proven track record in similar-sized businesses.
• Ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Purchase Ledger function and all related outflows.
• Identify and lead efficiency projects, working closely with the SLT to implement improvements.
• Manage the Accounts Payable mailbox, posting supplier invoices and documents, ensuring correct coding in the system.
• Lead weekly supplier and employee expense payment runs.
• Ensure approvals are managed and followed up weekly with the designated approver.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate anomalies promptly.
• Process all Standing Orders and Direct Debits accurately and maintain a register of these payments.
• Conduct month-end reviews of the Creditors ledger, reporting and commenting on supplier debit balances.
• Resolve debit balances in a timely manner and report on this during the month-end close.

Are you an experienced Account Payable professional or someone who has extensive experience leading Purchase Ledger functions?

A highly established business that has gone through a period of rapid change is looking for an Account Payable Manager to join their finance team based in Braintree.

This is a great opportunity to lead several projects, including a system implementation, influence processes, support business expansion, and work alongside a dynamic team.

They are offering a salary up to £40,000, a generous pension contribution, a fast-paced working environment, and the chance to take on new responsibilities.

What you will do:

• Provide high-level support to Finance and the wider business as a key member of the finance department.
• Work within a fast-paced, high-volume, transactional role requiring a high-caliber individual with a proven track record in similar-sized businesses.
• Ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Purchase Ledger function and all related outflows.
• Identify and lead efficiency projects, working closely with the SLT to implement improvements.
• Manage the Accounts Payable mailbox, posting supplier invoices and documents, ensuring correct coding in the system.
• Lead weekly supplier and employee expense payment runs.
• Ensure approvals are managed and followed up weekly with the designated approver.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate anomalies promptly.
• Process all Standing Orders and Direct Debits accurately and maintain a register of these payments.
• Conduct month-end reviews of the Creditors ledger, reporting and commenting on supplier debit balances.
• Resolve debit balances in a timely manner and report on this during the month-end close.

What you will get in return:

• £35,000 - £40,000
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Medical cover

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.