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Accounts Payable Manager
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Accounts Payable Manager / Indirect Costs Manager / Excellent Benefits – Onsite Gym – Industry Discounts- Annual Bonus – Hybrid Working – Free Onsite Parking/ Initial 9 Month Contract
Forge Talent have partnered with a highly reputable global business to support with a requirement for an Accounts Payable Manager. This is a business-critical role that will be responsible for leading the Indirect Costs team, made up of four Purchase Ledger Clerks.
The successful applicant will work closely with Finance, Procurement, and business teams to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing, strong supplier relationships, and compliance with internal controls.
Previous experience of managing an Accounts Payable team in a fast-paced and multi-entity environment is essential.
Although this will be an initial 9-month fixed-term contract, there is a strong potential for this vacancy to be extended or become permanent. The ability to start work on a reduced notice period is hugely advantageous.
Accounts Payable Manager Core Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day output of the Indirect payables team, including 1:1s, performance reviews, and development plans.
- Oversee the processing of indirect purchase invoices, credit notes, ensuring accuracy.
- Ensure that queries are responded to in a prompt manner and that suitable resolutions are reached.
- Ensure that payment terms, company policies, and approval workflows are adhered to.
- Guide the Accounts Payable Team on data analytics and non-PO invoice workflows.
- Maintain effective internal controls aligned with audit, procurement, and compliance requirements.
- Ensure accurate supplier account setup, onboarding, and periodic reviews.
- Support PO and VAT general ledger compliance across indirect procurement activity.
- Oversee month-end tasks including accruals, intercompany postings, and reconciliations.
- Take responsibility for any escalated or advanced queries, ensuring that effective resolutions are met in a timely manner.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and business partners across procurement, finance, and operations.
- Partner with procurement to improve supplier terms and streamline buying processes.
- Oversee invoice and PO workflow systems, addressing any issues as required.
- Produce dashboards and KPIs on productivity, accuracy, ageing, and compliance.
- Support continual improvements projects including implementing process improvements, automations, and service-level enhancements.
- Promote the standardisation of Accounts Payable processes across multiple regions and entities.
- Support data migration for ERP transitions.
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Accounts Payable Manager Required Experience
- Previous experience in an Accounts Payable leadership capacity (Team of 3+) with management of or exposure to indirect spend processes.
- Be a subject matter expert in P2P processes, invoice workflow tools, and Accounts Payable controls.
- Exposure to e-invoicing or reporting compliance models (EMEA/global).
- Experience of mentoring and developing team members to maximise their skillset.
- Previous experience of working in a global, multi-entity environment. Experience of working in a Shared Service Centre environment is highly advantageous.
- The ability to handle high-volume workflows in a fast-moving and high-volume business environment.
- Strong analytical skills with experience of producing and monitoring operational KPIs.
- Effective communication and partner management skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven experience of driving forwards continual improvements and advancing efficiencies.
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with BI tools. Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft D365) is highly advantageous.
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If you are an experienced Accounts Payable Manager looking for an opportunity to add value in a larger business environment, we are very keen to speak with you. Please contact Rosie at Forge Talent for further information.
Only applicants currently living within a commutable distance of South Manchester will be contacted.
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