Accounts Payable Lead

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Accounts Payable Lead.

Covanta is growing and on the way to becoming on of the largest energy-from-waste companies in the UK. We are part of the circular economy turning household and commercial waste into electricity and recycled metal.

This role is new and we are looking for someone who can lead a small team and set up and maintain our accounts payable processes for our business which has sites in the UK and Ireland.

This position, working under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer alongside the Head of Treasury, Financial Controllers and Corporate Reporting Manager, will lead the accounts payable team while building sound relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders. Responsibilities will include setting standards, managing and coordinating the day to day posting and payment of invoices, reconciliation of bank statements, preparation of payments, liaising with suppliers and supporting supplier queries. Support the local Finance Director and the finance team in the required area of analysis, administration and/or other as required.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead the accounts payable function for the European organisation
- Set up and optimise the accounts payable activity
- Supervise the accounts payable team, setting standards and ensuring consistency
- Oversee a range of accounts payable activities including;
- Matching of supplier invoices to corresponding PO’s and delivery notes
- Accurate coding and processing invoices in PeopleSoft/Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Processing staff expenses and reconciling to the underlying receipts
- Processing credit card statements and booking into the ERP system
- Ensure allocations of payments and receipts working with the necessary people to correct any errors
- Review of weekly payment run for authorisation
- Ensure all suppliers/vendors are correctly set up on the ERP system
- Support with supplier queries i.e., payment queries/ reconciling statements
- Record VAT correctly (exposure to intra EU and reverse charge accounting of VAT an advantage)
- Review VAT treatment on sales and purchases and the prepare VAT return
- Weekly bank reconciliation of bank accounts
- Support month end processes including AR & AP, preparation of journals and accruals, balance sheet reconciliations to ensure they are complete and up-to date and any differences reconciled
- Liaise with the purchasing manager and review purchase orders
- Support and contribute to ensuring the correct operation of the purchase order processing system
- Lead the identification of process improvements including standardisation of practice across the entities and consistency with corporate policies and practice
- Lead the AP transition from PeopleSoft to Microsoft Dynamics 365 ensuring an orderly transition and appropriate processes and controls are designed/developed in Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Support with year end and audit processes

Experience we are looking for:
Position Requirements
- A minimum of five years’ experience in a comparable role
- An accounting technician qualification or similar would be an advantage
- Strong experience using ERP systems - Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is highly desirable
- Experience in the waste & energy industry in a relevant role is highly desirable
- Ability to deliver service that meets or exceeds vendor’s expectations
- Good with time management and have a good attention to detail
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision under rigid time constraints
- Possess a high degree of initiative, self-motivation, commitment and resourcefulness
- Experience in the operation of VAT would be an advantage

Covanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.