Accounts Payable Manager

The Consultancy Group are currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Manager with a well known retailer based in Central London.

The Role:

• Oversee and manage the Accounts Payable team taking full responsibility of the Stock, Overheads and Expense ledgers
• Develop and maintain a knowledge of the operations of the business and strong inter-departmental relationships
• Develop and implement controls and processes
• Drive PO and invoice authorisation compliance within the business
• Implement weekly and monthly reporting KPIs
• Develop and effectively manage a team of seven
• Ensure timely production of financial reconciliations in line with the month end process, including production and review of supplier statement reconciliations
• Ensure the group takes advantage of early payment discounts and supplier payment terms are tightly managed
• Support the management accounts team with month end close reporting and analysis as required
• Assist with the preparation of the year-end audit file and liaise with auditors
• Measure process quality, identify cause, minimise defects and implement change to drive efficiencies

The Person:

• Knowledge & understanding of the Accounts Payable function with extensive experience leading a large Accounts Payable team
• Excellent planning and organisational skills to balance and prioritise work
• Strong numeric, organisation and interpersonal skills are essential
• Previous experience of working within a fast paced office environment
• Ability to lead a team and communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial colleagues
• Strong technical knowledge and a commercial attitude
• A proactive attitude and the ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility when presented with change and challenges is essential