Accounts Payable Manager

Rutherford Briant; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team while enhancing financial operations and implementing new systems. As a key player, you will manage daily accounts payable processes, ensure compliance, and drive efficiency through process improvements. The position includes a competitive salary of up to £40,000 and offers hybrid working arrangements along with additional benefits. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about financial operations, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing organization.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within the purchase ledger function.
• Strong IT skills and ability to implement new systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily AP operations and ensure timely payments.
• Lead, mentor, and align the team with company goals.
• Identify process improvements and drive automation.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Team Building

Financial Accuracy

Education

AAT Qualification

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

Are you experienced with accounts payable, leading a team and implementing new systems & processes?

A new position has opened for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager with a developing company on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds. This role requires a detail-oriented leader to oversee the AP process, collaborate with other departments, and enhance financial operations.

The position is paying up to £40,000, hybrid working plus many other benefits.

What you'll be doing:

1. Manage daily AP operations, including invoice processing, vendor management, and payments.
2. Ensure timely and accurate payments in line with contractual terms.
3. Lead, mentor, and align the team with department and company goals.
4. Provide training on best practices and system usage.
5. Oversee the coding and entry of purchase ledger transactions, ensuring compliance.
6. Ensure timely preparation of payments and manage payment runs.
7. Establish strong internal controls and maintain process integrity.
8. Prepare and analyse reports (e.g., aging, cash flow forecasts).
9. Identify process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
10. Ensure accurate completion of month-end and year-end closings.
11. Drive process automation and implement best practices to increase efficiency.

What we're looking for:

1. AAT qualified ideally
2. Experience in a supervisory role within the purchase ledger function.
3. Strong IT, leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
4. High attention to detail and accuracy in financial records.
5. 25 days holiday

If you wish to join a successful team within a respected organisation, we encourage you to apply today!