Global Accounts Payable Manager .

Sotheby’s; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Global Accounts Payable Manager to lead its dedicated team in London. The role involves optimizing financial operations, ensuring efficient accounts payable processes, and managing key relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will bring significant experience in accounts payable management and strong leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of related experience in accounts payable supervision.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Concur Automated Invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounts payable team for timely processing of all transactions.
• Manage SAP Concur platform for travel and expense processing.
• Assist with month-end closes and generating metric reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SAP Concur

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Client:

Sotheby’s

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Lead a dedicated team to optimize processes and ensure efficient financial operations on a global scale. Play a key role in the automation of the account payable function and its processes.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Lead the accounts payable team to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, expense reports, and payment transactions with an emphasis on workflow management, policy and process documentation and proper AP controls.
• Completion of Concur Implementation Invoicing project
• Manage and maintain SAP concur platform for T&E processing including updating and maintaining key system data.
• Update/Maintain the Global Corporate Travel Policy
• Review Employee T&E submissions as needed
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Assist in forecasting weekly AP cash flow needs to Treasury/Head of Cash Operations
• Generating weekly, monthly, and quarterly metric reports with analysis
• Working with our finance and accounting teams to assist with month-end closes, expense accruals and correct GL account coding
• Manage and issue annual 1099s to all qualifying vendors
• Identify and implement best practice opportunities for increased efficiencies and automation with a focus on expense reduction.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

• Minimum 5-7 years of related AP supervisor experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Exceptional analytical and problems solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team
• Project management experience with the ability to multitask
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Knowledge of accounting and general ledgers as it pertains to Accounts Payable
• Experience with AP workflow solutions and management
• Experience with Concur Automated Invoicing and T&E system
• Proven experience in managing a corporate travel program
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related discipline(s)

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

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