EMEA Accounts Payable Manager | Lead AP Ops & Compliance

Phenna Group; England; Vor Ort; GBP 65.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Phenna Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and optimise the AP function across Spain, Italy and other European entities from Leicester. The role focuses on accurate invoice processing, vendor relationship management, and alignment with group policies.

You will drive process improvements, support audits, and partner with Treasury to manage SEPA payments and working capital. English fluency is required; Spanish or Italian language skills are also essential.

Qualifikationen

• Fluent written and spoken English; proficiency in either Spanish or Italian.
• Experience with AP, AR, GL and Payroll systems is preferred.
• Comfort with cross‑border procedures and regulatory compliance.

Aufgaben

• Lead AP team for Spanish and Italian entities (S.A./S.L., S.r.l./S.p.A.).
• Direct processing of supplier invoices and credit notes with local e‑invoicing platforms.
• Ensure internal controls and EU regulatory compliance in AP processes.
• Collaborate with Treasury on SEPA runs and cash‑flow management.
• Oversee month‑end AP closures, ageing, accruals and reporting for European entities.
• Drive AP automation and ERP‑level improvements across Southern Europe.
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation for VAT, tax IDs and retention periods.

Kenntnisse

English fluency

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Issue resolution

Process improvement

Time management

Documentation

Accuracy under pressure

Tools

MS Office

RPA tools

Jobbeschreibung

Phenna Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and optimise the AP function across Spain, Italy and other European entities from Leicester. The role focuses on accurate invoice processing, vendor relationship management, and alignment with group policies.

You will drive process improvements, support audits, and partner with Treasury to manage SEPA payments and working capital. English fluency is required; Spanish or Italian language skills are also essential.