At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and scale a high-performing Accounts Payable function in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join BCA, Europe's largest vehicle remarketing company with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team focused on innovation and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving system improvements and leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Experience in accounts payable, team management, and ERP systems like NAVISION or Dynamics 365.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
Salary: Competitive
Location: Blackbushe, Hybrid
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Job Status: Permanent
Join the UK’s largest B2B used vehicle service. At BCA, we’re altogether, more. More than just a normal vehicle remarketing company. More than just any other place to work. We’re Europe's largest vehicle remarketing company, the backbone of the UK’s automotive supply chain, the best place to build the career you want.
Main Purpose of The Role: Lead and scale a high‑performing Accounts Payable and Expense Management function across multiple legal entities for a complex, high‑volume, fast‑paced business. Own the Accounts Payable and Expense strategy, operations, controls environment, and drive continuous improvement while managing cross‑functional stakeholders, multiple systems, and teams. Drive system standardisation and lead ERP implementations and upgrades, with a strong preference for experience in NAVISION and Dynamics 365 Finance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational leadership: Oversee end‑to‑end AP & Expenses processing for multiple entities, including invoice capture, validation, coding, approvals, payments, reconciliations, and month‑end close.
- Team management: Line‑manage leads / supervisors across the teams and locations; recruit, coach, and develop a distributed team to meet SLAs and quality targets.
- Systems ownership: Act as the AP product owner for NAVISION and D365 and Expense product owner for Emburse; define requirements, configure workflows, and maintain master data and integrations with procurement and banking systems.
- Implementation and transformation: Lead new system implementations, upgrades, and rollouts; manage project resource, testing, data migration, cutover, and post‑go‑live stabilisation.
- Stakeholder management: Partner with Finance, Procurement, IT, Tax, Group, and business unit leaders to align processes, resolve escalations, and deliver change with minimal disruption.
- Controls and compliance: Design and enforce internal controls, segregation of duties, compliance, VAT handling, and audit readiness across entities.
- Process improvement and automation: Identify automation opportunities (OCR, AP workflow, supplier portals, RPA), implement best practices, and measure efficiency gains.
- Cash and supplier relationships: Manage.
Head of Accounts Payable in Camberley employer: BCA Group
At BCA, we pride ourselves on being more than just a vehicle remarketing company; we are a dynamic and inclusive workplace that champions employee growth and development. With competitive salaries, a robust benefits package, and a strong commitment to work-life balance through hybrid working arrangements, we empower our team members to thrive in their careers while enjoying the unique advantages of working in Hampshire. Join us to be part of an innovative environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
