1 result for Procurement Director in Newbury, West Berkshire

Purchase Ledger Manager

Slough, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
<h2 data-end="47" data-start="0">Accounts Payable Manager</h2>Department: Finance Reports to: Head of Finance<h3 data-start="109" data-end="129">About the Role</h3>We are seeking an experienced and proactive Accounts Payable Manager to lead the end-to-end AP function. This role ensures accurate processing of invoices, timely supplier payments, strong financial controls, and efficient workflows within a fast-paced finance environment. The successful candidate will manage the AP team, resolve complex queries, and drive continuous process improvements while maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships.<h3 data-start="577" data-end="603">Key Responsibilities</h3>AP Operations<ul data-start="625" data-end="887"><li data-start="625" data-end="718">Oversee daily AP activities including invoice processing, coding, matching, and approvals</li><li data-end="812" data-start="719">Ensure accuracy, compliance with policies, and timely processing of invoices and payments</li><li data-end="887" data-start="813">Monitor aged creditors, supplier statements, and resolve discrepancies</li></ul>Team Leadership<ul data-end="1101" data-start="911"><li data-start="911" data-end="964">Manage, mentor, and support AP and Expenses staff</li><li data-end="1038" data-start="965">Allocate workloads, set expectations, and conduct performance reviews</li><li data-start="1039" data-end="1101">Provide training and ensure adequate cover during absences</li></ul>Payments & Controls<ul data-end="1334" data-start="1129"><li data-start="1129" data-end="1194">Oversee approval workflows and escalate delays where required</li><li data-end="1254" data-start="1195">Authorise payment runs (BACS, CHAPS, and international)</li><li data-start="1255" data-end="1334">Maintain strong financial controls, audit trails, and compliance procedures</li></ul>Supplier & Stakeholder Management<ul data-end="1595" data-start="1376"><li data-start="1376" data-end="1446">Act as the main escalation point for supplier and internal queries</li><li data-end="1519" data-start="1447">Build strong supplier relationships and resolve disputes efficiently</li><li data-end="1595" data-start="1520">Collaborate with procurement and operational teams to improve processes</li></ul>Compliance, Systems & Reporting<ul data-start="1635" data-end="1915"><li data-end="1708" data-start="1635">Oversee expense compliance, VAT treatment, and accurate supplier data</li><li data-end="1787" data-start="1709">Manage AP systems (e.g., Sage or similar) and support process improvements</li><li data-start="1788" data-end="1850">Support reconciliations, month-end close, and AP reporting</li><li data-start="1851" data-end="1915">Prepare aged creditor analysis and provide cash flow insight</li></ul><h3 data-end="1942" data-start="1917">Skills & Experience</h3><ul data-end="2303" data-start="1943"><li data-start="1943" data-end="2022">5+ years' Accounts Payable experience, including supervisory responsibility</li><li data-end="2093" data-start="2023">Strong knowledge of end-to-end AP processes and financial controls</li><li data-start="2094" data-end="2160">Advanced Excel and experience with Sage or similar ERP systems</li><li data-start="2161" data-end="2232">Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills</li><li data-end="2303" data-start="2233">Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment</li></ul><h3 data-end="2319" data-start="2305">Why Join</h3><ul data-start="2320" data-end="2538" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><li data-end="2372" data-start="2320">Leadership role within a supportive finance team</li><li data-start="2373" data-end="2421">Opportunity to improve processes and systems</li><li data-end="2481" data-start="2422">Exposure to senior stakeholders and business operations</li><li data-end="2538" data-start="2482" data-is-last-node="">Professional development and progression opportunities</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uODQxMzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
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