Accounts Payable Manager

at  SafetyKleen

THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you a detail-driven and experienced Accounts Payable professional ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a proactive and strategic Accounts Payable Manager to lead our fabulous AP team, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.
In this role, you’ll not only oversee the daily AP function but also play a key part in mentoring and developing our team. With opportunities to streamline processes, enhance efficiencies, and collaborate across departments, this position is designed for someone with leadership ambition. With a clear pathway to an AP Manager position, this role is ideal for someone who is ready to take their career to the next level and step into a leadership position.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Supervise and lead a team of 4 accounts payable clerks, providing guidance and support.
• Delegate tasks and ensure team members meet deadlines and performance standards.

Accounts Payable Operations:

• Process supplier purchase order invoices and credit notes, employee expenses
• Oversee and manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment scheduling.
• Resolve escalated vendor disputes and enquiries professionally and efficiently.

Payments and Reconciliation:

• Ensure that supplier payments are made in accordance with agreed terms.
• Manage the preparation of payment runs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with payment terms.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies between supplier records and the company’s accounts.

Record Keeping and Reporting:

• Prepare monthly reports on accounts payable.
• Ensure that all records are kept in compliance with internal controls and external audit requirements.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers, ensuring effective communication.

Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement improvements in processes and procedures to increase efficiency within the accounts payable function.
• Ensure that best practices in accounting and compliance are adhered to.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience in a similar role, with experience supervising a team.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or other ERP systems).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and reconciliation.
• AAT or other relevant accounting qualifications (desirable).

Please refer the Job description for details