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Head of Accounts Payable

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom YMU Group Full time

Head of Accounts Payable
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Based: Great Portland Street

Reports to:
Head of Finance Operations

About the Group:


A leading management and professional services company based out of the UK and US, YMU provides a portfolio of services to a wide range of clients consisting of leaders in entertainment, film, music, radio, television and sport, including athletes, authors, digital influencers, media rights holders, musicians, producers, TV personalities and voiceover artists.


About the team:


Responsible for the oversight of the Accounts Payable team which encompasses the smooth processing of all supplier invoice payments and employee expenses.

This role will also support the Head of Finance Operations in cash management review and various bank administration ensuring all bank requirements are met and resolved.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Daily management of the AP team of two, ensuring that all expenses and invoices are processed accurately and promptly, whilst supporting and leading the members of the AP team.
  • Ensure the team are equipped with the tools and templates required to respond to and resolve supplier and internal queries.
  • Manage and review the monthly payment runs to make sure that they are correct in accordance with all internal policies before the run is sent for approval to the Finance Business Partners.
  • Own new supplier process and ensure all suppliers have been checked before onboarding.
  • Produce travel and expense analysis and other ad hoc reports as and when required by senior management.
  • Perform supplier statement & supplier account reconciliations on a monthly basis.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and implement new processes to address these.
  • Provide cover for Accounts Payable team in the result of any team absences, including entry of supplier invoices, processing of employee expenses, bank reconciliations, payment runs & updating the cashflow file.
  • Provide cashflow forecasting for the central entities on a weekly basis.
  • Reviewing intercompany balances and variances at month end and ensuring these are cleared within the deadlines.
  • Ensure all bank administration is up to date with the various banking groups.
  • Provide support on external audit requests.
  • Any other Ad Hoc requests as required.

About You:

  • A thorough understanding of bought ledger processes and financial reporting systems.
  • Experience managing high levels of transactions and high value invoices.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to continual improvement.
- "Can do" attitude and willingness to get hands dirty.

  • Proven people management experience and the development of junior staff.
  • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with key stakeholders across the business.
  • Enthusiastic, resilient, driven and committed, with the ability to work effectively in a fastpaced environment.
  • Collaborative works well with others, can plan and implement change and collaborate with other team members.

What we offer:

We offer a wide variety of benefits including:

  • 25 days (with additional flexible leave upon request)
  • Hybrid working as well as flexible hours
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Private medical after 12 months' service
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme

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