Accounts Payable Manager - Contract

at  Vaarst

JOIN US IN DEPLOYING TECHNOLOGY FOR GOOD AND ENJOY A SUPPORTIVE, INCLUSIVE, AND DIVERSE WORKPLACE WHERE YOUR INDIVIDUALITY IS CELEBRATED.

Location: On-site at our Bristol office (Minimum 4 Days per week)
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Completion Bonus
Vaarst focuses on making the world a cleaner, greener and safer place by deploying technology for good. We’re using techniques in artificial intelligence, autonomy, computer vision and marine robotics to create a difference in the world with underwater technology for our clients in offshore wind and the subsea industry.
Take a look at one of our products in action
SubSLAM X2 - Unlocking the Future of Marine Robotics - YouTube
Founded in 2021 by our sister company Rovco, we’ve announced funding of more than £20 million, been voted one of the most innovative and sustainable companies working towards net zero and won awards for Best Use of AI and Best Technology Innovation.
Discover your place in a hybrid team of 100+ people that celebrates diversity knowing that every perspective is a valuable part of our success and that empowers you to achieve a fulfilling work-life balance.

VAARST IS AN EXCITING AND DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT MEANING THESE ARE LIKELY TO CHANGE AS WE GROW, UPON JOINING YOUR OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers through effective communication and negotiation of payment terms.
• Fostering strong supplier partnerships, ensure timely delivery of goods and services while optimising payment schedules.
• Coordinate supply chain payment plans efficiently to ensure on-time and accurate payments to suppliers.
• Accurately track supply chain costs and payment schedules using spreadsheets and financial software.
• Provide regular updates on expenditure forecasts and potential cost-saving opportunities to key stakeholders internally, enabling informed decision-making and proactive budget management.

(we know it’s tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don’t have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role):

• Qualification and experience in Finance, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Proficiency in spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel) for meticulous financial data tracking and analysis
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective negotiation and correspondence with suppliers
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet payment deadlines
• Experience in finance, supply chain, or procurement roles is desirable
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Xero) is a plu

In addition, you’ll get an extensive range of benefits so you can focus on doing your very best work:

• Flexible, hybrid working so you can work when is best for you
• 25 days annual leave to start with increasing to 35 days after 6 years + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance, including Dental, optical which can be extended to your family
• Career and learning development through paid courses, conferences and events
• Curiosity fund – up to £500 to spend on learning which is not role related
• Up to 10% company bonus
• Pension up to 6% company contribution
• Life assurance 4X base salary
• Volunteering day, to give back to your local community
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recognition & rewards for doing great work and living our values and behaviours
• Flexible working options including, reduced hours, job share, phased return to work, term time working, compressed hours
• We’re a sociable, tight-knit team with monthly socials
• Hybrid working, Most teams work in our offices 2+ days a week to collaborate and be hands on with our technology. When you do visit our Bristol office is 10 minute walk from the train station, with a balcony, fresh fruit, snacks and drinks in the offic