Accounts Payable Specialist - Hospitality - London (4 days p/w in office) - 6 month contract initially - £53/55,000
Posted 1 day ago by NicolLane
£55,000 Per year
Undetermined
Onsite
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Accounts Payable Specialist involves managing the accounts payable function for a hospitality scale-up on a 6-month contract. The position requires collaboration with key suppliers and cash flow management while also improving processes and procedures. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in accounts payable and be comfortable with hands-on tasks and month-end accounting activities. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business at a pivotal time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the accounts payable function.
- Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
- Negotiate payment plans.
- Collaborate on cash flow management.
- Improve processes and procedures within the AP function.
- Perform month-end accounting tasks, including reconciliations and journals.
Key Skills:
- Experience as an Accounts Payable Manager.
- Ability to operate in real-world situations.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Process improvement capabilities.
- Knowledge of month-end accounting procedures.
Salary (Rate): £55,000.00 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
We're working with a hospitality scale-up looking to recruit an Accounts Payable Specialist 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 with cashflow. They need an experienced AP Manager with seniority and gravitas who is happy to get their hands dirty, understands and can operate within 'real-world' situations, and can improve processes / procedures. There will be elements of more rounded accounting at month-end (reconciliations / journals). Interesting role, joining at an exciting juncture for the business.