Accounts Payable Manager

TN United Kingdom; Teddington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead a dynamic team in Teddington. This role involves overseeing daily AP tasks, ensuring accuracy in financial data, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable, along with management skills and proficiency in accounting systems like Sage. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will enhance financial processes and foster a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in accounts payable with a focus on invoice processing.
• Essential management experience and knowledge of accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP Administrators and manage month-end responsibilities.
• Ensure accuracy in data entry and maintain supplier relationships.

Skills

Invoice Processing

Management

Accounting Systems

Excel Proficiency

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Payable Manager

Location: Teddington, Greater London

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee and assist the AP Administrators with daily tasks to prevent backlogs.
2. Lead month-end responsibilities for all Accounts Payable activities.
3. Maintain high accuracy in data entry within the accounting system.
4. Prepare and verify weekly payment runs.
5. Support the team during busy periods, overflow, or holiday cover.
6. Review aged creditors to ensure ledgers are maintained and correctly allocated.
7. Set up new suppliers, verify bank details, and build relationships with key suppliers.
8. Perform daily bank statement checks and reconciliations.
9. Follow up on sales/purchase queries to keep accounts tidy and ensure credits are received.
10. Implement safeguards to prevent fraud or deceit.
11. Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure all bills and payments are properly recorded.
12. Process invoices efficiently.
13. Maintain accurate supplier details and foster good supplier relationships.
14. Verify bank details verbally to prevent fraud.
15. Respond proactively to finance queries via phone and email, escalating as necessary.
16. Perform general office duties and assist the manager with ad hoc tasks.
17. Suggest improvements for Accounts Payable processes and systems.
18. Learn team processes to provide coverage and support when needed.
19. Support senior management with additional duties as required.

Skills & Requirements

1. Minimum of 3 years experience in an accounts payable role, including invoice processing.
2. Management experience is essential.
3. Knowledge of accounting systems; Sage experience is a plus.
4. Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.