AP Manager

Whitbread PLC; Dunstable; Híbrido; GBP 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus 20%

Pension up to 10%

Employee discounts on hotels

Descripción de la vacante

Whitbread PLC is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead our end-to-end AP operation across multiple markets. You will drive an accurate, efficient and well-controlled service, while guiding the AP team and coordinating with our outsourced partner and teams across Procurement, Operations, Treasury and Finance.

The role offers opportunities to drive continuous improvement, identify automation opportunities and strengthen processes, combining operational leadership with

Formación

• Experience in end-to-end AP processes.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to resolve issues effectively.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team, ensuring an efficient, collaborative and high-performing service.
• Own the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, overseeing invoice validation, approvals, payment runs, reconciliations and the resolution of complex queries and exceptions.
• Maintain strong financial controls and compliance, ensuring AP activities meet internal control requirements and audit readiness.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, partnering with Procurement, Treasury, Finance and Operations to resolve issues and improve service delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement across Accounts Payable, using performance reporting to identify opportunities for automation and wider AP projects.

Conocimientos

Accounts Payable

Finance experience

Stakeholder management

Excel skills

Herramientas

Oracle ERP

Excel

Descripción del empleo

We’re looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead our end-to-end AP operation across multiple markets. You’ll play a key role in ensuring an accurate, efficient and well-controlled service, while leading the AP team and working closely with our outsourced partner and teams across Procurement, Operations, Treasury, Tax and Finance.

With ownership of AP performance, controls and governance, you’ll also have the opportunity to drive continuous improvement, identify automation opportunities and strengthen the way we work, making this a great role for someone who enjoys combining operational leadership with process transformation.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team, ensuring an efficient, collaborative and high-performing service across invoice processing and payments.
• Own the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, overseeing invoice validation, approvals, payment runs, reconciliations and the resolution of complex queries and exceptions.
• Maintain strong financial controls and compliance, ensuring AP activities meet internal control requirements, support audit readiness and deliver accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, partnering with Procurement, Treasury, Finance and Operations to resolve issues and continually improve service delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement across Accounts Payable, using performance reporting and insights to identify opportunities for process simplification, automation and wider AP projects.

Why you'll love it here

• Bonus 20%
• Pension up to 10% contributory
• Branded discounts up to 60 % off Hotel stays at Premier inn and Hub

What you’ll need

• Previous Finance or Accounts Payable experience, with strong knowledge of end-to-end AP processes.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritisation skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to resolve issues effectively.
• Experience of supplier statement and balance sheet reconciliations, taking discrepancies through to full resolution.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build professional relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Strong IT and Excel skills, ideally with experience of Oracle ERP and working within a shared service environment; German language skills would also be advantageous.