Overview
In this role you will oversee the UK head-office accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate vendor settlements. You’ll manage three-way matching, master data quality, and month-/year-end closings, while driving controls and automation to raise efficiency. You will collaborate with procurement, treasury, and tax to optimise cash flow and maintain compliance. Lead a small AP team, support audits, and report KPI performance to senior leadership. This position offers a chance to shape AP processes in a global consumer-focused organisation from London.
Pay / Benefits
- bonus opportunity
- private medical and dental insurance
- pension scheme with employer contributions
- generous holiday allowance
- flexible working options
- employee discount
Responsibilities
- Direct the complete accounts payable cycle for the UK head-office with timely vendor settlements.
- Validate invoices, expense reports, and purchase orders with three-way matching and cost-centre allocations.
- Maintain the vendor master file and respond to supplier inquiries.
- Perform month-end and year-end closing duties for payables, including accruals and reporting.
- Design and refine internal controls and automated workflows to boost efficiency.
- Collaborate with procurement, treasury, and tax to optimise cash flow and ensure VAT/compliance.
- Produce KPI reports (e.g., days payable outstanding, invoice processing time) for leadership.
- Lead, coach, and develop a small AP team.
- Support internal and external audits with documentation and explanations.
Key requirements
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; UK GAAP, IFRS, and VAT knowledge.
- ERP proficiency (SAP or Oracle) and advanced Excel.
- Strong analytical mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
- Clear written and verbal communication; confident with internal teams and suppliers.
- Integrity and ethical financial practices.
- strong communication
- leadership
- attention to detail
- ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
- advanced Excel
- UK GAAP, IFRS
Account payable manager in London employer: Approach People Recruitment
Join a dynamic and innovative PropTech company in London, where your role as an Enterprise Account Executive will be pivotal in shaping the future of property technology. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and offers competitive compensation, including 25 days of annual leave and a comprehensive benefits package. This is an exciting opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment while building meaningful relationships with senior decision-makers across the property sector.
Contact Details:
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