AP Manager

Job Title: AP & Expenses Manager

Salary: £55,000 - £59,000 + 15% Bonus

Client: Monster Energy

Location: Uxbridge, hybrid 2 days in office

Are you an experienced Finance professional with managerial experience in an AP/Transactional function?

How does working with the world's fastest growing drinks brand sound!?

The Advocate Group have again partnered with such a brand, which over the past 4 years has seen the business project to new heights - obliterating targets and overachieving in doubling revenue

Due to expansive growth, the business is looking to add an exceptional AP Manager to the Finance function, supporting the EMEA team consisting of AP Supervisors and AP Clerks.

This is a great opportunity for a driven individual who is looking to take their finance career to the next level!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Managing 2 direct reports, providing management and leadership to a team of 12
• Provide support and direction to the team, set their objectives and KPI's and review those on regular basis
• Oversee the PO and NON PO invoice processing and ensure the set KPI's are met within the team
• Manage the relationships with the business and heads of departments
• Oversee the Purchase order process/approve requested PO requests
• Post correctly approved and coded PO/NON PO invoices into SAP
• Take responsibility for the teams' training, AP team responsible for coding of the invoices
• Oversee the employee expenses system-Concur, ensure adherence to policy and that employee are being paid in timely manner
• Oversee the PO/GRN process in relation to coolers, including interactions with our sales, financial accounting departments as well as external suppliers
• Oversee supplier and employee expense payment runs
• Provide information for cashflow forecast preparation
• Support the team/business in resolving queries when appropriate
• Adhere to and enforce accounting process disciplines and manage responsibilities to strict deadlines
• Lead process improvements in relation to AP: payment runs, Concur expenses; month end reporting, PO & Non PO invoice process
• Month end reporting

Education/Experience

• Minimum 5 years accounts payable experience at managerial level.
• Previous experience of SAP is highly advantageous
• Experience of international corporate structure and multicurrency
• Proficient in the use of MS Outlook and Excel

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills
• Finance literate and used to delivering against agreed timelines.
• Planning and organising - excellent time management with the ability to re-prioritise as appropriate
• Hands-on working style with a positive attitude
• Track record of improving systems/processes
• Flexible, enthusiastic, hardworking and committed to a career within a financial environment
• Self-starting, entrepreneurial and highly adaptable in a rapidly changing marketplace.
• A grafter who will do what it takes to deliver success within their role and the business.
• Comfortable communicating at all levels and building effective partnership with other departments

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