Accounts Payable Manager

2 weeks ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time
Title Accounts Payable Manager Salary: £doeHours: 37.5 per week / Monday-Friday / HybridJob Type: Hybrid based role with 2-3 days per week Location: NorthamptonThe RoleThis role is responsible for all aspects of the Accounts Payable function at Bright Horizons, overseeing 180,000+ invoices yearly. You will manage, direct and review the work of the Accounts Payable Clerks to ensure that there is company-wide compliance with financial controls and critical deadlines are met.
There is a strong aim to continually improve processes and procedures, providing accurate and timely reporting to support the wider business.Responsible For:
  • Effectively leading and developing the Accounts Payable Team, promoting high performance and a collaborative team environment.
  • Delivering excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
  • Supporting the team with queries, providing feedback and training to enhance their individual skills.
  • Ensuring payments to suppliers and employees are made in timely manner and in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
  • Reconciliation of Accounts Payable balance sheets, ensuring all reconciling items are identified and cleared.
  • Collaborating with the Procurement team to maximise the use of the P2P system, supporting future development through routine testing.
  • Reviewing and approving weekly and ad hoc settlements
  • Overseeing company credit cards, ensuring cardholder submissions are timely and accurate.
  • Attending and hosting regular supplier meetings to build relationships.
  • Managing and signing off SOX controls
  • Assisting internal and external auditors, providing documentation as and when required
What We Can Offer You:Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
  • Flexible working and holiday entitlements
  • Discounted childcare
  • Quarterly Employee Appreciation Weeks
  • Annual gala award evening
  • Fantastic range of discounts on high street retailers, grocery stores, cinema tickets, holidays and more
  • Wide range of wellbeing resources, supporting our teams for the ups and downs of daily life
Why Bright Horizons?We've been voted Great Place to Work for the last 17 consecutive years, as well as being awarded the newly created Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women 2023. Our support functions enable our nurseries to deliver the best possible care and education to over 10,000 children across the UK. Through this support, our nurseries can deliver excellence – with 98% of our 300+ portfolio being rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We're on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing.What You Will Be Doing:
  • Day to day management of a motivated Accounts Payable team
  • Acting as an escalation point for issues, engaging with internal and external stakeholders to resolve.
  • Ensuring compliance with financial controls and SOX in relation to invoice, expense and payment processing
  • Develop and monitor KPIs on team and system performance.
  • Continuously drive process improvement
  • Mentoring and developing team members
What We Are Looking For:
  • Proven track record of managing a highly motivated Accounts Payable team
  • Well-rounded knowledge of Procure to Pay processes.
  • Transactional experience within a multi-site business
  • Good knowledge of company credit card administration
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Detail oriented with a solid understanding of general accounting procedures.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Qualifications:
  • AAT desirable
  • GCSE Maths and English
Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply – as you may be just what we are looking for Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted as essential within the advert.

We look forward to receiving your application

If you experience any problems, please email and we will be happy to help.



  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Abacus Consulting Full time

    Accounts Payable Assistant, busy all round processing role, Northampton, to £26,000 This established and growing business are seeking an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their busy and efficient accounts payable team. As the Accounts Payable Assistant, your role will include:Accurately checking and processing supplier invoicesReconciliationsResolving...


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Acro Aircraft Seating Ltd Full time

    Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for receiving, processing, and verifying invoices related to accounts payables.Accounts Payable Clerk Acro Aircraft Seating is one of the UK's leading and fastest-growing manufacturers of passenger seats for commercial airlines around the world. We are an agile, innovative business at the forefront of disrupting...


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Acro Aircraft Seating Ltd Full time

    Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for receiving, processing, and verifying invoices related to accounts payables.Accounts Payable Clerk Acro Aircraft Seating is one of the UK's leading and fastest-growing manufacturers of passenger seats for commercial airlines around the world. We are an agile, innovative business at the forefront of disrupting...

  • Account Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Bright Horizons Full time

    Title Account ManagerSalary: DOE plus uncapped OTE / BonusHours: 37.5 per week / Monday-FridayJob Type: Permanent, FulltimeLocation: Remote (with travel to Bright Horizons offices and clients on occasion)The RoleTo effectively manage strategic relationships with Bright Horizons' clients in the UK. The focus of this position is to enhance existing client...


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Eaton Syalon Full time

    Integration Project Accountant Midlands (2 days travel per week with 3 days from home) £70,000 + Excellent benefits Are you a skilled accountant with a passion for financial integration? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise helps to shape the future of businesses? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you Our client is a leader in...


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Bennett & Game Recruitment LTD Full time

    Growing and ambitious Northampton based Accountancy practice are currently seeking an enthusiastic Semi Senior to join the Accounts and business services team and will be required to carry out the VAT, production of Management accounts and also producing yearly accounts all while sticking to relevant deadlines and providing a great all-around service. The...

  • Financial Controller

    2 weeks ago


    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Macildowie Recruitment and Retention Full time

    Macildowie are delighted to be supporting an education organisation in Northampton to recruit a Financial Controller to oversee the operational management of the finance function. This newly-created role will report into the COO and lead a small team in the provision of a high-quality financial service to the organisation, working with external stakeholders...


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom All About Recruitment Ltd Full time

    All About Recruitment Ltd is currently recruiting for a Full Time Senior Accountant / Auditor to start asap. Applications are invited from candidates with experience in:Management Accounts / Senior Clerk / Bookkeeper / Accounts Clerk Sales Senior Accountant.Salary:£DOE Start Date:ASAPInterview Details: An informal chat to see where you will be working, meet...


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Avery Healthcare Full time

    The role of Group Commercial Finance Manager focuses on managing accounts preparation for the Group's services, reporting to the Group Commercial Finance Controller.Responsibilities:Producing accurate Weekly Reporting for the Group and analyzing any unusual variances compared to the previous week or budget.Creating the monthly investor reporting pack,...

  • Senior Sales Manager

    1 month ago


    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom KEEPMOAT Full time

    Keepmoat Homes is a fast growing top 10 UK housebuilder. We design and build quality homes and create places where people want to live. Our investment and participation helps transform communities and improves the lives of local people. We have a national presence combined with local knowledge and expertise in all aspects of housing - from finance, design...


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Investigo Full time

    Technology company is looking to appoint an interim Group Head of Finance for a 12-18 month maternity cover. Key Responsibilities:Reporting directly to & supporting the CFOManage a remote team of 3Review monthly management accounts for subsidiaries including all UK & European entitiesManage cash flow for the GroupManage payroll, VAT & taxes for the...


  • Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom FRS Ltd Full time

    FRS are currently in the process of recruiting for a Financial Controller for a Education Trust based in Northampton. Reporting to the Finance Director, the successful incumbent will manage the operational finance function and form part of the senior management team to help drive the business forward. Duties will include: Advising on general financial policy...

  • Finance Executive

    3 days ago


    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom SEPHORA Full time

    At Sephora we inspire our customers, empower our teams, and help them become the best versions of themselves. We create an environment where people are valued, and differences are celebrated. Every day, our teams across the world bring to life our purpose: to expand the way the world sees beauty by empowering the ExtraOrdinary in each of us. We are united by...

  • Financial Controller

    1 month ago


    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Warner Recruitment Full time

    You will be working in a fast-paced organisation, within a driven, hardworking team, who really care about offering a high level of service to their stakeholders. This is a brilliant and rare opportunity to work with such a fast paced and fun environment; the role is working for a large national company with all the benefits yet the feel of a family run...

  • Financial Controller

    3 weeks ago


    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Warner Recruitment Full time

    You will be working in a fast-paced organisation with a driven, hardworking team; who really care about offering a high level of service to their stake holders. The company are looking for an experienced Financial Controller who can support with a handover from the current Financial Controller who is currently working their notice and hand over with the new...

  • Head of Finance

    6 days ago


    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Trinity House Group Full time

    Trinity House Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Finance to join an expanding education organisation with a succession route to become Chief Finance Officer. The Head of Finance will play a critical role in overseeing all financial aspects of our organisation, ensuring financial stability, compliance, and strategic planning. Key...

  • Senior Legal Cashier

    1 month ago


    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom BWF Legal Recruitment Full time

    Our client is a very successful legal firm with multiple offices covering a broad range of legal matters and we are seeking an experienced Legal Cashier to join the accounting team to ensure the smooth running of financial matters. The role comes with support of an Assistant and the department has very good processes in place, to enable you to manage and...

  • Permanent Contract

    3 days ago


    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom HERMES Full time

    Position based in Northampton (England), also open, at the candidate's freedom to be located in London or the surrounding area.GENERAL DUTIES :The Management Controller manages the financial data for the Industrial Activity: Ready-to-wear in England and Bespoke in Paris.In this context :He/she analyzes financial data in order to assess the performance of...

  • Head of Finance

    2 weeks ago


    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom ABPM Recruitment Ltd Full time

    £75,000 to £95,000 plus Car & Benefits Northampton, Derby or Sheffield ABPM Recruitment is retained by a successful and fast-growing private business in the supply chain and logistics sector. The business has gone from strength to strength with a clear focus on customer satisfaction and an unflinching commitment to excel in the provision of logistics...

  • Buyer

    14 hours ago


    Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom The People Co Full time

    A new position for a Buyer has become available at our client based in Northampton for a company who have a solid and strong procurement division and have fantastic growth plans across the business. Job Role You will need to utilise your expertise and understanding of the products in their category in order to improve category rationalisation, drive sales,...