Accounts Payable Risk, Control and Governance Manager

TN United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Risk, Control and Governance Manager. This pivotal role involves overseeing AP processes, ensuring robust risk controls, and leading a team towards excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of P2P and AP operations, coupled with the ability to assess risks and design effective controls. The company offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a generous benefits package, including a substantial pension scheme and flexible working arrangements. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will drive significant improvements in financial governance.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares annually

Paid volunteering days

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Flexible benefits including cycle to work

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable operations and finance risk assessment.
• Strong background in designing finance controls and process oversight.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable processes and ensure effective risk controls.
• Monitor team performance and manage payment risks.

Skills

P2P and AP processes

Finance risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Oracle Financials

Ariba

MS Office

Education

Accounting qualifications

Tools

Oracle Financials

Ariba

MS Office

Job description

Job title: Accounts Payable Risk, Control and Governance Manager

Salary: circa £45,000 (depending on experience & qualifications)

This role is ideal for someone experienced in Accounts Payable operations, passionate about maintaining a robust control environment and mitigating risks. The candidate should have a strong background in designing effective finance controls within Accounts Payable and fostering a controlled environment for AP team processes.

About the job:

This position oversees the Accounts Payable processes, ensuring risks are assessed, and controls are effectively designed and implemented. Responsibilities include monitoring team performance, managing payment risks, documenting risks and controls, quality assurance, and leading reviews of offshore team processes. The role involves identifying process risks, implementing controls, and participating in transformation projects to ensure continued process control amidst change.

Skills and experience required:

• Strong understanding of P2P and AP processes, systems, and best practices.
• Experience in finance risk assessment and control implementation; accounting qualifications preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong analytical skills to review processes and redesign controls as needed.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to motivate and lead teams.
• Proficiency in Oracle Financials, Ariba, and MS Office.

What we offer:

• Starting salary around £45,000, depending on skills and experience.
• Performance-based bonus of up to 10% of annual salary.
• Generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution from Aviva.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell days.
• Discounts on Aviva products and retailer discounts.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually through our Share Plan and Save As You Earn schemes.
• Supportive policies including parental and carers' leave.
• Flexible benefits including sustainability options like cycle to work.
• Paid volunteering days and community involvement opportunities.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and tools.

Inclusivity: We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. We support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job sharing, and adapt locations, hours, and patterns to suit our colleagues and customers. Most employees work around 50% of their time in the office, combining flexibility with collaboration.