Job Title: Accounts Payable Manager (Maternity Cover)
Position: Full Time
Reporting to: Finance & Group Payroll Controller, and UK & Ireland Finance Director
Location: Farnborough/Hybrid
We want to be at the forefront of making a positive impact on the world. Our focus is providing Clean Technology to make the world a more sustainable place and every single transaction we make creates a brighter future.
Our mission is to have renewable energy generation for every home and business throughout the world.
Join Segen for an opportunity to help change the world with every action you make. It’s fast paced, challenging, dynamic and incredibly rewarding, because changing the world isn’t easy!
Company Profile
Segen Ltd was formed in 2004 and is the UK’s largest Wholesale Distributor of Solar PV, Energy Storage Systems and EV-charging. With a growing European and international focus Segen is now part of the Labora Group since 2021. Segen Group turnover is more than £300m and growing at over 50% per year so there has never been a better time to join the team. Our customer base consists of commercial and residential installation companies. Access to our unique on-line portal and design tool, plus our emphasis on product quality, consistency and availability sets us apart in the market. Segen is a fast-moving business that responds quickly to any market changes supported by its bespoke ERP system and database and team.
This role offers a high-exposure, hands-on position for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop broad experience across management accounting, financial control, and commercial analysis. You will be instrumental in the day-to-day delivery of accurate financial information, supporting Group reporting, and helping to maintain the robust financial controls that underpin the UK and Ireland operations.
Core Duties
•Lead and develop the UK Accounts Payable team.
•Set departmental objectives and monitor performance against KPIs.
•Coach, mentor and develop team members.
•Oversee the accurate processing of supplier invoices within agreed service levels.
•Oversee aged creditors and resolve outstanding issues.
•Ensure month-end activities are completed accurately and on time.
•Maintain strong internal controls across the payables function.
•Oversee routine department activities to ensure they are completed accurately and on time, including currencies, database maintenance, G/L coding, VAT and delivery terms.
•Oversee GMV queries and escalate where required.
•Oversee the volume of invoices received into the Accounts / Stock Admin email inbox, dealing with queries and payment requests.
•Oversee monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
•Monitor the stock control account.
•Manage the month-end and year-end close for the payables function.
•Manage payment runs across multiple payment methods and currencies, ensuring sufficient funds are in place in line with cash flow.
•Execute payroll-related payments on schedule – including net salary payments, HMRC PAYE/NIC remittances and pension contributions – based on approved payroll outputs prepared by the payroll function (no payroll preparation is required in this role).
Other Duties
•Provide insights and reporting to the Finance Director or Financial Controller.
•Undertake ad hoc tasks for the Finance Director or Financial Controller.
•Lead the continuous improvement and transformation of the Accounts Payable function by driving automation initiatives, implementing best practices and enhancing operational efficiency.
•Oversee the optimisation, implementation and ongoing enhancement of ERP and Accounts Payable systems to support effective invoice processing and business performance.
•Support internal and external audits.
•Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and vendors.
Experience Specification
Essential
•Proven experience managing an accounts payable function and leading a team, ideally within a high-volume distribution, wholesale or stock-based environment.
•Strong understanding of purchase ledger controls, supplier statement reconciliations and month-end close processes.
•Experience managing payment runs across multiple payment methods and currencies, with an appreciation of cash flow management.
•Working knowledge of UK VAT as it applies to purchase invoices and imports.
•Confident systems user – comfortable with ERP/AP systems, data reporting and Excel.
•Well organised, deadline-driven and able to hit the ground running for a fixed-term assignment.
Desirable
•AAT qualification or part-qualified CIMA/ACCA (qualified by experience also considered).
•Experience of process improvement or automation within an AP function.
•Exposure to multi-entity or group structures and intercompany transactions.
What Segen Offers
- 25 days holiday
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- EV / Electric Car Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Career development opportunities and study support
- Staff events and a supportive, inclusive working environment
At Segen, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to build on our already inclusive culture.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability.
We are dedicated to creating equal opportunities for all, and we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Join us in shaping a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone can thrive
