Accounts Payable Lead (6 months project) - Scaling Restaurant Business - 6 month contract initially - £55/8k
Posted Today by NicolLane
£60,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Accounts Payable Lead will oversee the accounts payable function for a restaurant scale-up on a 6-month contract, reporting to the Financial Controller. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating payment plans, and enhancing processes while also engaging in month-end accounting tasks. The position requires an experienced AP Manager who can navigate real-world challenges and contribute to the company's growth during a pivotal time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the accounts payable function.
- Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
- Negotiate payment plans.
- Collaborate on managing payments and cash flow.
- Improve processes, procedures, and controls.
- Engage in month-end accounting tasks, including reconciliations and journals.
Key Skills:
- Experience as an Accounts Payable Manager.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage supplier relationships.
- Understanding of accounting processes and controls.
- Hands-on approach to problem-solving.
- Experience with month-end accounting tasks.
Salary (Rate): £60,000.00 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
We're working with a restaurant scale-up looking to recruit an Accounts Payable Lead on a 6 month contract, initially. Reporting into the Financial Controller, the remit of the role will be to manage the AP function, managing relationships with key suppliers, negotiating payment plans, and working collaboratively to manage payments and cashflow. They need an experienced AP Manager with seniority and gravitas who is happy to get their hands dirty, understanding of and operating within 'real-world' situations, improving processes / procedures and controls. There will be elements of more rounded accounting at month-end (reconciliations / journals). Interesting role, joining at an exciting juncture for the business.