Senior Accounts Payable Manager

10 hours ago


Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom OCU Full time
Senior Purchase Ledger Analyst Job Description

OCU Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Purchase Ledger Analyst to join our finance team based in Stockport. As a key member of the team, you will work closely with the Accounts Payable Manager to coordinate and maintain the team's workload, ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of invoices and payments.

The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail, leadership abilities, and a thorough understanding of accounts payable processes. You will demonstrate reliability, flexibility, initiative, and role model behaviors to the team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise the day-to-day operations of the purchase ledger team, including processing invoices, matching purchase orders, and reconciling supplier statements.
  • Support a team of purchase ledger clerks, providing guidance and training to ensure high-quality work and adherence to deadlines.
  • Review invoices and payment runs prepared by the team, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
  • Investigate and resolve complex issues or discrepancies related to invoices, purchase orders, and payments, escalating issues as necessary to management.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, addressing inquiries, resolving disputes, and optimizing workflow processes.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements related to accounts payable activities, implementing improvements as needed.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, finance, and operations, to streamline processes, resolve issues, and optimize efficiency.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting, in collaboration with the finance team.
  • Monitor team KPIs and SLAs, ensuring the AP function meets its internal business targets.
  • Act as a point of contact for internal and external auditors, providing documentation and support during audits and reviews.
  • Support special projects and initiatives as assigned by management, contributing financial expertise and insight to achieve business objectives.
Requirements:
  • Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and procedures, with proficiency in using accounting software (strong preference for Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O) and Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills, with the ability to review and analyze large volumes of financial data accurately.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify issues, propose solutions, and drive process improvements.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Subject matter expert in Accounts Payable and full understanding of Purchase to Pay.
  • Willingness to adapt to change and embrace new technologies and processes to enhance productivity and performance.
About OCU:

At OCU, our passion for addressing complex challenges brings new standards of growth in our people and capabilities. We are committed to leading the way in utilities and energy transition contracting, innovating and delivering sustainability.


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