Deputy Accounts Payable Manager

Coventry City Council; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Accounts Payable professional to ensure the effective management of financial processes. This role is pivotal in supporting economic and social development initiatives, including facilitating payments for community programs and improving services for vulnerable populations. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing daily pay runs, auditing processes, and representing the department in key meetings. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, and contribute to meaningful projects that make a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing Accounts Payable processes and ensuring compliance.
• Strong understanding of financial guidelines and audit procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective completion of Accounts Payable work within guidelines.
• Manage daily pay run processes and liaise with recovery audit.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Financial Auditing

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

The successful candidate will ensure the effective completion of Accounts Payable work within procedural and audit guidelines and provide a quality service to the public, external, and internal customers. The role includes deputising for the AP Manager in relevant activities, such as return to work meetings, 1-1s, and representing AP in meetings. Responsibilities also involve managing the daily pay run processes and liaising with the recovery audit to recover potential duplicate payments, unallocated credits, and VAT overpayments.

We are at the heart of the ongoing economic and social development of the city, involved in facilitating payments and developing processes for suppliers and internal departments related to the Godiva Festival and City Centre South developments. The team plays a key role in improving services for Adult's and Children's Social Care, Public Health, and Homelessness strategies. Accounts Payable has contributed to accelerating payments to support vulnerable suppliers and distributing grants to local businesses and residents.

Information about the service can be found on our website: https://www.coventry.gov.uk/business-council

We value diverse perspectives and experiences, striving to create an inclusive workplace culture that is accepting of all and free from discrimination and bias. Our One Coventry Values include being open and fair, nurturing and developing, engaging and empowering, creating and innovating, owning and being accountable, and valuing and respecting diversity and inclusion.

We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled, and neurodiverse communities to help us serve our residents better, ensuring equity and respect are central to our work.