Accounts Payable Manager

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and successful organisation based in Teesside to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Manager.This is an excellent opportunity to join a sizeable finance function at an exciting time for the business, taking ownership of the accounts payable operation and playing a key role in ensuring an efficient and effective purchase-to-pay process.The role is based at the organisation's Teesside Head Office, with hybrid working available. Your new role Reporting to the Head of Transactional Finance, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and control of the Group's Accounts Payable function, overseeing both core AP processes and the team's interaction with the wider procurement system.You will lead and support the Accounts Payable team, ensuring processes are accurate, efficient and completed within agreed timescales.Key responsibilities will include: Managing the Accounts Payable function from invoice input through to paymentLeading, supervising and motivating the Accounts Payable teamMonitoring AP controls, processes and reportingReviewing and checking payment runsMonthly review of GRNICompleting month-end duties, including intercompany reconciliationsReviewing unmatched cash paymentsMonitoring and reporting on Accounts Payable and Procurement KPIsReviewing delegation of authorityWorking closely with Procurement and other departments to improve the purchase-to-pay processIdentifying and implementing process and service improvementsTraining new and existing team members on processes and best practiceSupporting ad hoc reporting requirementsCompiling statutory reporting relating to payment practices and performanceWhat you'll need to succeed This opportunity would suit an established Accounts Payable Manager, Purchase Ledger Manager or P2P Manager with a strong background in a busy accounts payable environment.Ideally, you will have: At least 3 years' experience in a similar Accounts Payable management roleA proven track record within a mainstream Accounts Payable functionPrevious experience supervising, managing and motivating a teamStrong knowledge of end-to-end Accounts Payable and purchase-to-pay processesExcellent organisational skills and attention to detailStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsConfidence working across Finance, Procurement and other operational departmentsStrong IT and spreadsheet skillsA positive, proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvementYou will be someone who enjoys taking ownership, developing a team and looking for ways to improve processes and the service Accounts Payable provides to the wider business. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive: Competitive salary, dependent upon experienceHybrid working25 days' holidayGroup private pension schemeThe opportunity to manage an established Accounts Payable function within a substantial organisationA role where you can genuinely influence processes and drive improvements across the purchase-to-pay cycleWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this Accounts Payable Manager opportunity in Teesside, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Hays Accountancy & Finance for a confidential discussion.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are considering your next move within finance, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)