Your new company

This large and well respected organisation has a need for an experienced Accounts Payable Systems Implementation Specialist to join them on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis.
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Your new role

Managing and controlling the Group s purchase ledger department with the responsibility for the efficient operation of processes contained within both the core purchase ledger and the interface with the business wide procurement system.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, primary duties and responsibilities of the role will include:


Reviewing the current processes and implementing systems and efficiencies
Setting team KPI's and metrics
Ensuring the purchase ledger is operated accurately, efficiently and to agreed timescales.
Overseeing of purchase ledger processes from input to payment
Monitor and maintain reporting, ensuring purchase ledger processes are adhered to.
Monthly review of GRNI
Performing month-end duties i.e., reconciliations of intercompany trading
Ad-hoc reporting requirements
Review of delegation of authority
Fully understand the procurement/purchase procedure. Implementing changes as required to improve the service provided by the purchase ledger team to the business
Review and monitor unmatched cash payments
Review, monitor and report on purchase ledger and procurement KPI
Liaise with Procurement and other departments, build good relationships and improve the purchase to pay process
Training new and existing staff members on best practice to adhere to business standards
Checking of payment runs
Compiling and reporting statutory reporting for payment practices and performance



What you'll need to succeed



A well-organised team player
Strong communication skills
Positive attitude to problem-solving as well as forward-thinking
Strong IT skills, including using spreadsheets
Proven track record within a mainstream purchase ledger function
Proven ability to supervise and motivate staff
Ability to liaise confidently with all other departments

What you'll get in return

An attractive salary and benefits package along with hybrid work.

What you need to do now

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