Accounts Payable Process Manager

Anglian Water Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company in Peterborough is looking for an Accounts Payable Process Manager to enhance financial systems and ensure compliance. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as improving workflows, accurate reporting, and delivering insightful financial analysis. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities. Competitive perks include a pension scheme, healthcare, an annual bonus, flexible working hours, and extensive holiday options, fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Private healthcare

Annual bonus scheme

Volunteering opportunities

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Life cover and personal accident cover

Flexible benefits

Paid time off for illness

Free parking

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts payable or finance roles.
• Strong proficiency in financial systems and data management.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders for improved outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve financial systems and processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting and data management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver financial insights.
• Maintain compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical expertise and support to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement

Proficiency in financial systems and data tools

Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Adaptability and continuous learning mindset

Job description

Accounts Payable Process Manager
Circa £51,000 dependent on skills & experience
Permanent, full time (37 hours) with flexibility for part time
Peterborough

Dive into a world of opportunity, and join our team!

Accounts Payable Process Manager plays a vital role in the Finance team, contributing to operational excellence and strategic delivery. This role supports key financial processes and ensures compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across systems and reporting.

Working closely with stakeholders, the role involves managing workflows, supporting system improvements, and delivering insights that drive business decisions. The successful candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative.

Key responsibilities

• Support and improve financial systems and processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting and data management.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver financial insights.
• Maintain compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical expertise and support to stakeholders.

As a valued employee you'll be entitled to:

• A competitive pension scheme where we double-match your contributions up to 6%
• Private healthcare for your peace of mind
• An annual bonus scheme
• The opportunity to volunteer in your local community
• 26 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), increasing with service, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter for religious holidays
• Life cover (8x your salary) and personal accident cover (up to 5x your salary)
• Flexible benefits to support your well‑being and lifestyle
• Paid time off for illness, both physical and mental
• Free parking at all office locations, sites, and leisure parks
• Excellent family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of full pay for maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks of paternity/partner pay, with the opportunity for shared parental leave

What does it take to be successful?

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in financial systems and data tools.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability and continuous learning mindset.

Inclusion at Anglian Water

Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.

Closing date: 2nd January 2025

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