Accounts Payable Manager

Job Title: Accounts Payable Manager
Location: Birmingham
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Salary: £55k – £60k

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Accounts Payable Manager to lead our accounts payable function and support our dynamic finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual to take on a leadership role within a fast-paced logistics environment, where your influence will be pivotal to ensuring the smooth operation of financial transactions and fostering strong relationships with our vendors and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Financial Operations: Oversee the accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a global accounts payable team, ensuring operational excellence and collaboration across borders.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Build and nurture relationships with vendors, ensuring prompt resolution of queries and fostering trust and effective communication.
• Reporting & Insights: Produce and deliver insightful financial reports, supporting decision-making and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Process Improvement: Identify and drive initiatives to optimise efficiency and accuracy within the accounts payable function.
• Compliance & Control: Maintain strict adherence to company policies, and conduct regular audits to minimise risks and resolve discrepancies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, providing updates on operational performance and contributing to strategic initiatives.

Requirements:

• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in accounts payable, with 2+ years in a supervisory or managerial role. Experience in logistics or transportation is preferred.
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with both internal teams and external vendors.
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage occasional overtime or weekend work

Benefits

• Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of an innovative, fast-growing global company that’s always on the move.
• Career Development: Lead and grow a talented team, with ample opportunities to expand your skills and grow professionally.
• Competitive Benefits:
  • 21 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
  • Two yearly bonuses (recently up to 9%!)
  • Annual pay review to ensure competitive compensation.
  • Company pension to support your future.
  • Free on-site parking for convenience.
  • Excellent training programme with a dedicated training suite to support your ongoing development.
  • Company-paid quarterly team nights out to foster team building and a fun work culture.
  • Large, naturally lit modern office to provide a comfortable and inspiring work environment.