Accounts Payable Manager

Summary

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for managing and leading the accounts payable team (four to six staff) and for the efficient management of the purchase and subcontract ledger functions in addition to the accurate recording and reporting of the underlying associated transactions.

Client Details

My client works as a main (or sub contractor), providing a broad spectrum of decontamination, demolition, civil engineering, construction and telecommunication services.

Description

• Ensuring the smooth running of all aspects of the Accounts Payable function through good staff management and strong governance processes
• Maintaining excellent working relationships with both internal customers and externally with suppliers and other third parties
• Ensuring the Accounts Payable team progress both purchase invoice and subcontractor payments efficiently and accurately
• Ensuring statements and applications for payment are reconciled and all payment queries are dealt with in a timely manner, correctly, courteously and efficiently
• Providing day to day management, leadership and support to Purchase Ledger and Subcontract Ledger staff
• ”Hands on” subcontractor application and payment processing
• Liaising with Directors, Quantity Surveyor, Project Managers and other departmental managers and staff in relation to the settlement of debts
• Reviewing the adequacy of financial controls and processes and identifying and implementing improvements
• Motivating and leading the team’s development and implementation of process improvements.
• Performing month end close process and reconciliation of the payables ledgers
• Calculating and entering contract accruals relating to late invoices and sub contract applications for payment
• Responsibility through the team for management and maintenance of Direct Debits, Standing Orders and Credit Cards etc.
• Completion of Construction Industry Scheme returns,
• Assist with supplementary accounting activities as required by the Finance Manage / Financial Controller
• Regular 1:1’s and annual performance appraisal of all accounts payable staff
• Supporting, developing and providing guidance and training to accounts payable staff

Profile

• Experience managing staff in an Accounts Payable Department
• Experience working in an Accounts Payable Department in a construction / contracting environment making certified payments against applications for payment in addition to making payment against purchase invoices
• Experience of accurately calculating and inputting accrual journals at month end
• Experience of making CIS tax deductions and completing statutory CIS returns
• Experience of reconciling supplier statements making adjustments where required
• Experienced in resolving disputes and queries with suppliers
• Experience of internet banking and setting up electronic CHAPS and BACS payments

Job Offer

My client is offering up to 38k for the right candidate, healthcare and pension scheme.