Subject - AP Manager - 3 months FTC - Possibility of Extension - £45k-£55k PA - Hybrid - 3dpw on-Site - Newcastle Upon Tyne

Job Title: Accounts Payable Manager
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (3 months)
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne - Hybrid (3 days per week on-site)
Salary: £45k-£55k PA
Benefits: Excellent Benefits

The Client: Curo are Partnering with a Global Organisation, consisting of Designers, Engineers and Consultants, dedicated to sustainable development. They support their clients to solve the most complex challenges, turning their ideas into reality, leveraging the latest technology.

The Candidate: We need a confident AP Manager who will be able to hit the ground running in this busy department, and support with change and process management, as well as the day-to-day management of a team of 18. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a Shared Service Centre environment/large Global Business. Previous Construction/Engineering sector experience would be beneficial but not essential. Excellent knowledge of VAT is essential, and Prompt Payment Code (PPC) would be highly advantageous. We are looking for someone with proven Management experience.

The Role: This is a newly created position to provide support to the current AP Manager, due to the large size of the team, and the finance transformation the company is currently going through. Initially for a period of 3 months, but there is the possibility that this may be extended. Ideally, we are looking for a candidate that can accommodate a January start; however, we will consider candidates with up to 4 weeks' notice. This role will involve management and day-to-day leadership of the Accounts Payable team to ensure that all invoices are processed accurately and in a timely manner across the UKIMEA, AMR and EUR regions. This is a very busy department, so would suit a manager who is used to working in a fast-paced environment, with set deadlines, and changing priorities. This would suit a seasoned Finance Manager, who ideally has finance transformation experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the management and day to day leadership of the accounts payable team to ensure that all invoices are processed accurately and in a timely manner across the UKIMEA, AMR and EUR regions
• Ensure the ethos of best-in-class customer service is instilled in the team members.
• Establish compliance to global company policies and procedures in regard to accounts payable activities covering staff, suppliers and sub-consultants.
• Maintain and safeguard the supplier master records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Review, approve, and process payments to staff, suppliers, and sub-consultants.
• Manage the accounts payable aging report to ensure outstanding payments are justified.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to the teams in UKIMEA, AMR and EUR
• Drive improvement of process efficiency and standardization.
• Collaborate with global teams to implement global systems and promote automation across UKIMEA, AMR and EUR
• Collaborate with global treasury to support cashflow forecast, banking and other treasury duties.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in accounts payable Shared services center (SSC)/Business process outsource (BPO) background
• Experienced and strong AP operation Lead and people management
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, local tax laws and regulations, as well as project accounting.
• Capable of communicating at all levels of staff and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders and sub-consultants in the wider business.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently using own initiative and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and an emphasis on accuracy.
• Deep knowledge of JD Edwards, Concur or other enterprise payment/supplier portals including experience in implementation of the systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

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