Accounts Payable Manager
2 months ago
Accounts Payable Manager
Reporting to: Head of Accounts Payable
Location: Stephen Street, London
Contract: Permanent
Type of work: Hybrid working
About Us
Join the place creatives call home Fremantle is a powerhouse of the TV and Film industry. We are one of the world's largest and most successful creators, producers and distributors of Entertainment, Drama & Film and Documentaries.
From critically acclaimed dramas like The Responder, starring Martin Freeman, award winning films including Paolo Sorrentino's Oscar nominated The Hand of God to incredible entertainment like The Rap Game, Too Hot to Handle, The Apprentice and Britain's Got Talent, we make shows with global appeal.
Our purpose
We aspire to tell stories that connect people around the world. We believe our shows should reflect and celebrate the world we live in and we want to create irresistible entertainment and engage with our audience. To achieve this, we must have people from all backgrounds and cultures working in our teams and on our shows, and we commit to creating opportunities for talent by being inclusive in all that we do.
About the team
The Accounts Payable Team of 8 is part of the Business Services team who provide a central accounting function for the Fremantle businesses in the UK and Internationally.
Job overview
Reporting to the Head of Accounts Payable, the Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for a team of 5, Manage all Accounts Payable Functions within the Shared Service Centre. This includes supervising, directing, coordinating and reviewing work activities and work product. Incumbent will manage the Accounts Payable Team, direct the processing of Invoices, Expenses and Payments ensuring payments are made accurately and on time
Hold Weekly 121's for new team members and Monthly 1-2-1's, for permanent staff members, Daily Team Meetings & Various other AP Duties.
Hires and onboards Accounts Payable members along with the Head of Accounts Payable
The duties listed below are intended only as general illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Specific statements of duties not included does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Job descriptions are subject to change as the needs of the Role and requirements of the job change.
Key Duties
- Manages staff by planning Accounts Payable tasks, reviewing work product, evaluating performance, and scheduling and directing daily tasks and activities
- Working alongside Accounts Payable SME to Establish procedures and guidelines to ensure risk of theft and fraud are mitigated
- Ensures effective internal controls over Accounts Payable functions.
- Assists all team members in accomplishing the goals of the department.
- Working alongside SME / Head of Accounts Payable to Establish procedures and guidelines for Accounts Payable processes including appropriate internal controls
- Ensures equal distribution of work for Accounts Payable team
- Responds to internal and external requests for information and assistance including providing information regarding applicable policies.
- Prepares and processes electronic transfers and payments
- Overseeing Processing of Staff Expenses
- Aged Creditor Reviews
- Maintain approver/dispatcher table maintenance
- Responsible for the double checking and posting of BACS related royalty headers received for fortnightly BACS payment run
- Authorisation of Payment Runs
- Reconciles Accounts Payable transactions
- Reviews and verifies invoices, sets invoices up for payment, enters and uploads invoices into SAP financial system
- Cultivate inclusive and respectful working relationships that support a sense of belonging for all employees.
- Performs all essential duties of the job
- Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned
- Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, Accounts Payable SME, Head of Accounts Payable the public, etc. to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
- Support with testing when required for projects and upgrades from GSS
Ability to:
- Effectively distribute work, train, and schedule staff assignments
- Effectively communicate instructions and information both verbally and in writing to subordinates.
- Commit to teamwork and to quality in everyday work
- Maintain records and files
- Performs all essential duties of the job
- Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned
- Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, Accounts Payable SME, Head of Accounts Payable the public, etc. to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
- Manage and execute multiple tasks
- Assume ownership in completion of assigned tasks
- Provide superior customer service for both internal and external customers.
- Prepare, maintain, and proofread a variety of financially related reports
- Review documentation to monitor compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations
- Apply and explain applicable policies and/or procedures.
- Organize, prioritize, and delegate work assignments
- Exercise judgment and discretion
- Recognize problems, identify alternative solutions, and make appropriate recommendations
Qualifications & Experience
• Minimum 3 years solid Accounts Payable Manager experience in a fast paced, high-volume environment is essential & excellent ability to multitask.
• Strong communication skills - both written and oral
• Professional attitude and ability to communicate with people at all levels
• Strong customer focus
• Good knowledge of SAP is essential
• Highly numerate and accurate with excellent attention to detail
• Good knowledge of Excel
We're looking for:
• Excellent ability to multitask.
• Leadership Skills.
• Highly numerate with exceptional attention to detail
• Experience working across multiple Outlook inboxes.
• Well organized and ability to use own initiative.
• Able to work flexibly and effectively in variety of situations.
• Strong communication skills-both written and oral
• Strong customer focus
Our benefits include generous company pension, summer Fridays, audience tickets, employee assistance program, access to free courses and training, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, business coaching sessions and volunteer days.
If you need any of this information in a different format or would like to suggest a different form of application, please contact
Disabled applicants who meet the minimum skills, knowledge and experience criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview. Please indicate on your application if this applies to you.
Fremantle is part of RTL Group, a global leader across broadcast, content and digital, itself a division of the international media giant Bertelsmann.
For more information, please visit , follow us @FremantleHQ or visit our LinkedIn and Facebook pages.
Company: FremantleMedia Group Ltd
Country: United Kingdom
State/Region: London
City: London
Postal Code: W1T 1AL
Job ID: 272348
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