Accounts Payable Manager

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Operational Team Leader to enhance efficiencies in their Group Finance function. This pivotal role involves leading the Firm Disbursements team, driving process improvements, and ensuring timely and accurate disbursements. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in expense processing, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of financial controls. Join a collaborative team dedicated to fostering financial excellence and supporting a culture of innovation and growth. If you are passionate about enhancing financial processes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in expense processing within a professional services environment.
• Proven leadership in managing and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Firm Disbursements team and ensure best practices.
• Oversee disbursement processing and payments for accuracy.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Process Improvement

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Financial Controls

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

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Job Advertisement: Operational Team Leader Expenses

Lead Our Group Finance Function to New Heights!

We are excited to announce an opening for an Operational Team Leader within our Firm Disbursements team. As our organization grows, we seek a dynamic leader with expertise in Accounts Payable and expenses to enhance efficiencies and drive success in our Group Finance function.

Role Purpose:

In this vital role, you will lead the Firm Disbursements Support team, ensuring efficient processing and payment of disbursements. Your leadership will facilitate the transition from the Cashiering team to Accounts Payable, collaborating across departments to ensure timely and accurate disbursements. A key focus will be on process improvements and creating efficiencies, especially in refining the supplier onboarding process with Procurement to establish SLAs and best practices. You will also lead training initiatives for the Group Finance team and broader business to ensure seamless transition and clear understanding of new procedures.

About the Team:

The Group Finance team is dedicated to supporting the financial success of the business. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service to stakeholders and fostering a collaborative work environment. Our team includes professionals across various finance disciplines such as Financial Control, Tax, Procurement, Business Partnering, Financial Planning & Analysis, Credit Control, Accounts Payable, Legal Billing, and Legal Cashiering.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership: Manage the Firm Disbursements team, including two direct reports, ensuring best practices and serving as the primary expert for disbursement inquiries.
2. Process Improvement: Design and implement efficient disbursement processes with Procurement support, managing the transition from Cashiering to Accounts Payable.
3. Disbursement Management: Oversee disbursement processing and payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
4. Collaborative Partnerships: Work with Cashiering, Billing, and Working Capital teams to ensure accurate and prompt disbursements, resolving issues as needed.
5. Client Support: Engage with internal partners and the wider business to identify challenges and implement improvements.
6. Creditor Oversight: Regularly review creditors, especially aged Expenses, to maintain control and escalate issues when necessary.
7. Audit Coordination: Act as the primary contact for audit requests related to Firm expenses, ensuring audit readiness.
8. Training and Development: Conduct training sessions on disbursement processing and best practices for the Group Finance team and wider business.
9. Manual Approvals: Approve manual vouchers or uploads outside standard processing.
10. Financial Reconciliation: Review credit card and petty cash statements, ensuring timely reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
11. Tax Compliance: Review VAT and withholding tax positions for compliance.
12. Vendor Management: Oversee new vendor setup in the P2P system, coordinating with Procurement and other departments.
13. Bank Details Verification: Approve changes to bank details to ensure payment accuracy.
14. Payment Authorization: Review and approve payment releases, including international and urgent payments.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Significant experience in expense processing and payments within a professional services environment; legal, financial services, or solicitor experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Proven leadership in managing and developing teams.
• Experience in driving process improvements within accounts payable.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Solid understanding of financial controls and procedures.

Salary Package:

If you are a proactive leader passionate about enhancing financial processes and supporting a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! Join us in our commitment to financial excellence within an innovative and supportive environment.

Apply Today!

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