Accounts Payable Manager

Annual Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Location: Office-based

Job Type: Full-time

Reed Accountancy are delighted to be partnering with a market leading business who are seeking an Accounts Payable Manager. This role offers the opportunity to lead a small team in a dynamic company that values dedication and a strong work ethic. If you have a strong background in accounts payable and team leadership, this might be the role for you.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Process a high volume of invoices daily.
• Conduct weekly payment runs.
• Manage Excel reports and the accounting system to ensure efficient department operations.
• Handle all invoices through the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) as the first point of contact.
• Maintain invoice processing KPIs to ensure thresholds are not exceeded.
• Resolve disputes within a 7-day KPI and clear invoices pending authorisation within set KPIs.
• Support the Purchase Order process across the business with 3-way matching.
• Perform supplier reconciliations for key accounts using Excel and electronic data files.
• Oversee credit cards and petty cash processing.
• Review and enhance the statutory Payment Practices Report to continually improve KPIs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading a team within an accounts payable function.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality service.
• Strong understanding of accounting systems and accounts payable procedures.
• Solid IT skills, including intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage relationships effectively.

Benefits:

• 20 days holiday, increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee discount schemes.
• Wellbeing and financial planning services.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunities for growth and development within a forward-thinking company.

If this role sounds like it is your next opportunity, please apply below!