Accounts Payable Manager - HYBRID

• Location: Ipswich
• Salary: £50,000 per annum + Benefits + Study + 25 days holiday
• HYBRID WORKING 
• Job Type: Full-time

We are exclusively partnering with a leading facilities management company to recruit an Accounts Payable Manager. This role is based in Ipswich and offers the chance to join a passionate and driven team within a company that delivers innovative, award-winning services and supports local communities.

• Oversee the accounts payable functions, including month-end close process, supplier statement reconciliations, invoice processing, and supplier payments.
• Manage and develop the accounts payable team.
• Build and maintain relationships with major stakeholders.
• Collaborate with finance leads to ensure the provision of quality data to support business operations.
• Implement and improve internal controls, harmonising processes to best practice.
• Create compliance frameworks and drive best practices within the systems environment.
• Ensure appropriate training for accounts payable staff and other departments.
• Produce management information for strategic decision-making.
• Deliver reports, schedules, and information to stakeholders within tight deadlines.
• Manage and resolve potential problem accounts.
• Investigate queries and compile documentation for escalation.
• Understand working capital position and cash flows, providing monthly narratives.
• Ensure payment practice reporting framework requirements are met.
• Complete accurate CIS tax submissions by deadlines.
• Drive system upgrades and development for accounts payable, ensuring workflows are followed.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as required.

• Experience managing a high-volume, multi-location transactional Accounts Payable function.
• Ability to develop the skill set of team members.
• Strategic skills with a focus on continual improvement.
• Proven experience in designing and maintaining internal control frameworks.
• Effective communication with a range of stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive and focused attitude when dealing with colleagues.
• Flexible and positive attitude towards work.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and OCR technology is desirable.
• Keen to continuously improve personal learning and development.
• Experience in CIS is desirable.
• AAT level 4 or comparative finance qualification is desirable.
• High level of Microsoft Excel competency.

• Informal hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Free fruit in the office.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Wide range of retail discounts.
• Regular social and charity events.
• Opportunities to get involved in charity events in the local community.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Eye test voucher and contribution towards glasses.
• Cycle to Work scheme via salary sacrifice.
• Access to internal diversity and inclusion community and mental health first aiders.
• Access to internal Learning and Development platform.
• Professional membership fees paid for.
• Monthly Superstar Awards.
• Long service awards.

To apply for this Accounts Payable Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this opportunity.