Accounts Payable Manager in Wales

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to join the Group Management Reporting team. This new role will be responsible for the management of the Accounts Payable function within the Management Reporting team, covering the processing and payment of all supplier invoices and staff expenses for the Starling Group, including Engine by Starling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate coding, approval, and posting of invoices and expense claims, ensuring all financial data is captured correctly at the source.
• Maintain high-standard vendor relationships by ensuring prompt payments and managing regulatory reporting related to payment practices.
• Take full ownership of the company’s Payment Practices reporting obligations, ensuring accurate and timely submissions every six months.
• Maintain the high standard of the team’s output while driving change to increase efficiencies through system developments and automation.
• Adhere to internal controls and tax regulations, including VAT.
• Assist with month-end accruals and support audit inquiries, ensuring the AP function aligns with broader group reporting timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Ability to oversee the accurate coding, approval, and posting of high-volume invoices and expense claims.
• Strong understanding of risk management within an Accounts Payable context.
• Experience of driving and implementing system changes.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
• Experience managing a team is preferable.
• Prior experience using Netsuite is also a plus.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus the ability to take public holidays when it works best for you).
• One extra day holiday for your birthday.
• Annual leave increases with length of service; you can buy or sell up to five extra days off.
• 16 hours paid volunteering time a year.
• Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme.
• Life insurance at 4× your salary.
• Private medical insurance with VitalityHealth, including mental health support and cancer care.
• Partner benefits with discounts, e.g., with Waitrose, Mr & Mrs Smith, and Peloton.
• Generous family-friendly policies.
• Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform, and weekly free and boosted perks.
• Access to initiatives such as Cycle to Work and salary-sacrifice gym partnerships.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Starling Bank is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.