Accounts Payable Lead

2 weeks ago


Newry, United Kingdom S&W Wholesale Full time

Rule Purpose:
To support the Finance Controller in maintaining the Company's accounts payable processes and procedures.

Accountable to:
Financial Controller

Key Relationships:
Trading, Finance, Operations

About The Role

  • The supervision of staff in Accounts Payable
  • Managing the closure of Accounts Payable month end to a timely deadline each month
  • Management of payment runs
  • EFT, Cheque and online payments. Ensuring invoices are cleared for payment runs and preparing payment run along with online banking payments
  • Liaising and dealing with creditors regarding payments and queries
  • Processing and governance of supplier rebates and other forms of supplier income
  • Review and maintenance of Goods Received Note (GRN) listing
  • Processing supplier invoice/credit notes for different entities and divisions
  • Ensure governance around supplier statement reconciliations and accuracy of purchase ledger
  • Governance around new suppliers and supplier maintenance to include payment controls.
  • Management of staffing levels and workload within the Accounts Payable team
  • Ensure appropriate documentation maintained for systems and processes with ongoing review to maintain best in class
  • Support the annual audit process
  • Provide support to the Financial Controller as required
  • To act as an ambassador for S&W Wholesale

Required Criteria

  • GCES Maths and English at Grade C or above
  • Experience working within a busy finance team
  • Direct experience of leading an Accounts payable team
  • An understanding of accounts payable processes and procedures
  • High level of expertise in use of Microsoft packages including Excel and Word
  • Ability to work to strict deadlines and changing priorities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good attention to detail

Skills Needed
Audit Regulation Awareness, Financial Statements, Team Management, Accounts Payable, Communication

About The Company
Based conveniently in Newry, S&W has a unique access point to key markets in NI and ROI.

Their history dates back to 1916 with Newry Cash & Carry, before merging with J&E Whitten in 2000 to become Savage and Whitten (S&W) as they are known today.


Today, S&W is a top 100 NI business and one of the largest independent wholesalers on the island of Ireland, servicing over 2,000 customers.

The growth of their business is down to the ability to service both independent and symbol retailers, as well as the growth of the symbol brands it owns and operates.


Company Culture


Going above and beyond for customers is the key factor in what has made S&W successful and a key part of how the business plans to offer 'A Whole Lot More' going forward as it introduces a new look and feel for the business.

Summing up the refreshed brand direction.

Managing Director, Michael Skelton:
"For us, A Whole Lot More is what we promise our customers. It's what we offer and the service that underpins that - we believe it's important to offer the product but just as important is the service, so our customers can easily order what they need and know they'll get it from us when they need it."

Company Benefits


Everyone at S&W is encouraged to bring their best selves to work, and given the resources and opportunity to realise their own personal success.

We offer our employees #awholelotmoresupport, to ensure you develop and grow with us.

Health insurance, Vacation/Paid time off, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Office perks, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Gym membership or wellness programs, Casual dress, Free parking, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Free parking/Discounted parking, Employee Assistance Scheme, Perks Card

Salary
Based on Experience per year
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