Assistant Manager Accounts Payable

4 weeks ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

Assistant Manager – Accounts Payable

Permanent

Belfast (BT1)

Work Schedule: Hybrid

The Source to Pay Operations team is the engine room of the Global Procurement team and is responsible for the smooth running of all tactical and operational aspects. Our primary purpose is to take the strategy of the function and operationalise it in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

This role will be a customer-centric, service delivery, process focussed position, reporting to the Director of Source to Pay Operations and will allow you to work with a wide variety of stakeholders. You will collaborate with local and third-party teams to drive great outcomes for the business.

What to expect

You will manage the day-to-day operations of the processing teams.

You will act as a point of escalation for internal customers and external suppliers.

Collaborate with our BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) partner to ensure the processing teams key performance metrics are met and the best quality service is delivered to customers.

Being responsible for identifying and executing potential continuous improvement or automation opportunities within the Accounts Payable team. Planning and delivering high quality solutions whilst working with the appropriate teams ensuring they comply with current legislation

Analysing data and measuring performance against key metrics.

Leading on the execution of the operational plan to support the Global Procurement strategy

What we expect

As an Accounts Payable professional you will have:

Proven experience in a Accounts Payable environment with a strong knowledge of working Globally.

Leadership experience with the ability to inspire and motivate.

Experience leading outsourced/offshored BPO teams is highly desirable.

Experienced in maintaining SOX controls and RACM.

Strong stakeholder management, commercial acumen and an effective communicator.

What Pearson offers

We know you’ll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesn’t fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families, too.

Please see our attractive UK benefits here:

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What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.



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