Job Description
Direct management of team of 3 for group accounts payable.
Ensure payment runs (multi-currency) are processed effectively and efficiently maintaining tight controls.
Prepare complex payments and manage ‘off BACS’ payments, (complex, multi-currency, proforma, loans, deposits, currency trades)
Complex supplier queries
Assist and train the AP team with complex supplier reconciliations and queries. Ensure accurate information is maintained, tight controls and managing risks.
Ensure tight control of all AP processes and payments, including running AP forensic tools and various reconciliations to trial balances.
Preparing weekly reports, with commentary for Group FC and Finance Manager for AP monitoring.
Posting cash receipts and preparing all group bank reconciliations (Daily and monthly)
Management of day-to-day banking process and support Group FA with relationship management with treasury providers.
Assist with group VAT returns (UK and Malta).
Work with senior team to implement continuous improvements and larger system improvements, including OCR invoicing system.
Assist the financial accountants with tasks as required during month end close.
Reconcile and report on overhead nominals, producing variance analysis and reports for inclusion in monthly management accounts. Developing to producing overhead forecasts for budgets and rolling forecasts.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Hands-on experience working in a purchase ledger function, with demonstrable experience handling complex supplier queries, multiple currencies and managing payments. Team leader experience preferable.
Ideally AAT qualified (or similar) and/or part qualified (CIMA/ACCA or similar).
Must be a team player, with a strong work ethic. Able to self-start and lead a small team to achieve high standards, always seeking to improve oneself, processes, and those around them. Takes enjoyment from being part of an interesting, dynamic business. Someone who thrives in a fast paced, changing environment.
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