Accounts Payable Manager

Vistry Group PLC; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Devon and Torbay seeks an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the accounts payable team in Exeter. This role involves leading processes for invoice management, ensuring compliance, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should possess leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage queries effectively. The company offers a competitive salary, bonus, and extensive benefits including flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Annual bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Private medical insurance

Up to 39 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in an accounts payable role.
• Proven ability to manage and resolve queries promptly.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with varying workloads.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Accounts Payable team.
• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable processes.
• Ensure timely payment of invoices and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Leadership in accounts payable

Stakeholder management

Data accuracy

Time management

Knowledge of Excel

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Accounts Payable Manager to join our team within Vistry Cornwall South West, at our Exeter office. As our Accounts Payable Manager, you will be responsible for leading the accounts payable team across transactional processing, including general administration duties as well as monitoring, reporting and actioning key financial support duties for both internal and external stakeholders.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you...

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits...

In return, what we would like from you...

• Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
• Prior experience in a similar leadership role utilizing similar skills.
• Accuracy of data input and ability to follow procedures, Group policies and statutory requirements.
• Ability to liaise with key stakeholders on a professional and courteous basis.
• Ability to follow up queries and resolve them satisfactorily and promptly
• Demonstrates sound time management and organisational skills which will allow you to actively manage your team
• Early identification and resolution of problems
• Knowledge of Office - specifically Excel
• Flexible working approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a varying workload
• Ability to work well within a team environment

Desirable

• Prior experience of construction industry
• Preferred but not essential knowledge of COINS

More about the Accounts Payable Manager role...

• Manage and lead business unit Accounts Payable team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high-performance levels
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, scheduled and ad-hoc payments, and vendor management
• Accurate processing, coding, and matching of high volume of invoices in accordance with group policies
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices, reconciling discrepancies, and resolving issues with vendors or with VAT or CIS compliance
• Develop, generate and analyse accounts payable reports, providing insights to senior management on key performance metrics
• Provide support for cashflow reporting and forecasting
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders (including procurement and commercial) to facilitate effective communication and issue resolution
• Stay informed about changes in accounting regulations and industry best practices, incorporating updates into the accounts payable process

Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us...

We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empowerus to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.