Accounts Payable Manager in Stoke-on-Trent

Company Description

At bet365, we're one of the world's leading online gambling companies, revolutionising the industry since 2000. Founded by Denise Coates CBE, we now employ over 9,000 people and serve over 100 million customers in 27 languages. Our focus on In-Play betting has solidified our market-leading position, offering an unmatched experience across 96 sports and 700,000 streaming events.

Job Description

As an Accounts Payable Manager, you will spearhead the modernisation and automation of our global purchase ledger, driving significant efficiency improvements across our international operations. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will lead the transformation of our Group's multi-jurisdictional purchase ledger. This is a key opportunity to modernise our operations, implement automation, and drive efficiency.

You will ensure best-in-class practices, and spearhead process improvements that leverage cutting-edge technology. This role involves collaborating closely with stakeholders to manage supplier relationships, build strong global connections across diverse teams, and foster buy-in.

You will recruit, develop, and inspire your team, empowering them to embrace new technologies and drive efficiency goals, fostering growth to build a forward-thinking accounts payable function. This role offers a significant opportunity to make a lasting impact, modernise a vital finance function, and deliver substantial operational efficiencies.

This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a similar Accounts Payable Manager role.
• Attention to detail and the desire to develop and improve systems and processes.
• Flexible, proactive and self-motivated with excellent organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders.

Additional Information

• Managing and optimising global purchase ledger operations for over 100 entities worldwide, overseeing more than 3000+ suppliers across the UK, Australia, and Europe, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Streamlining the supplier payment process, ensuring timely, compliant payments within corporate terms through automated workflows and robust approval mechanisms.
• Automating and enhancing control frameworks, analysing their impact on future expansion, and implementing efficient, modernised processes for new supplier onboarding.
• Facilitating regular review of aged creditor and debit balances.
• Leading the review and optimisation of the weekly payment run process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and maximum efficiency.
• Working closely with key stakeholders to ensure supplier relationships are maintained.
• Reporting of KPI’s and suggesting corrective actions.
• Preparing six monthly Statutory Review of the Reporting on Payment Practices.
• Leading, developing and upskilling of the Accounts Payable team, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency to support future growth.
• Assessing, interpreting, and communicating the business impact of new regulatory requirements.

At bet365, we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. Where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of their background. We're Never Ordinary, and we're always striving to be better. If you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please don’t hesitate to reach out.