Accounts Payable Manager

North builds stronger networks and creates smarter places. Our intelligent technology solutions and robust network infrastructures transform the way people, places, and organisations work. And we focus our expertise on working in four specialist sectors: public service, enterprise, financial services, and defence & justice.

Our people are industrious and inventive. We collaborate closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and challenges and take pride in delivering impactful solutions that make their environments better connected, simpler to manage, safer to be in, and more efficient to run.

The work we do at North is pioneering and fun. We build meaningfully, we think bigger and we always advance. Our diverse range of customers and services make every day different. We always look at things from the customer’s point of view. Our values are know your craft, know your colleagues, know your customers and know how to connect.  At North, we know and value the power of connecting people, skills and technologies in new and exciting ways.

Description of Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage, encourage and develop the Purchase Ledger team
• Timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices ensuring all financial transactions are recorded and accounted for in accordance with the Companies policies and procedures for the different entities across the Group
• Ensure all invoices are processed correctly, matched to Purchase orders and Good Received Notes and ensuring all documentation is complete including quantities and pricing
• Ensure the supplier records in the master files are maintained including credit limits and payment terms and banking information including the set up of new supplier accounts as required.
• Effective communication with suppliers, internal departments and other stakeholders to resolve any invoicing discrepancy issues
• Respond to supplier queries in a professional and timely manner, resolving issues and providing the necessary information
• Collaborate with internal departments ensuring invoices are correctly coded and authorised
• Prepare payment runs for authorisation and process the payment runs when the cashier is not available
• Ensure all payments when made are matched to the supplier invoices in a timely manner on completion of the payment run
• Review the Aged creditors in conjunction with the GRIR and invoice received log to ensure that the balances are accurate.
• Assist with the month end and year end processes including the provision of supporting invoices for the accruals and prepayments e.g. rent invoices that cover future periods to assist the management accountants
• Prepare monthly supplier statement reconciliation files for the management accountants
• Assist with the external and internal audit processes by responding to queries and explanations with supporting data as required
• Assist the cashier with the Bank reconciliation when required
• Prepare the Creditor reports for Management and cashflow reporting
• Liaise with the Credit Control Supervisor in respect of intercompany transfers and set off across the group and prepare the payment runs for authorisation by the Financial Controller
• Review and process employee expenses and credit cards on a monthly basis
• Assist the wider Finance Team with any ad-hoc queries
• Contribute to the continuous improvements initiatives for the business by suggesting ways to both streamline and automate purchase ledger activities
• Adhering to compliance requirements for Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality, Information Security and Data Protection relevant to your job, function and location.

For development purposes the following knowledge, skills and experience are required:

• •                 Previous experience in driving efficiency and process improvements within a team •                 AAT Level 1 would be desirable or other finance related qualifications •                 Proven experience in a purchase ledger supervisory role •                 Solid understanding on purchase ledger processes, including invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliations and payment runs •                 Strong numerical and analytical skills with an attention to detail •                 Proficient in using accounting software ERP systems and excel skills to a level that allows for data analysis and reporting SAP experience would be beneficial •                 Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks •                 Good punctuality and attendance •                 Positive and motivated personality •                 Must be adaptable, conscientious and enthusiastic •                 Excellent communication skills both written and verbal •                 Professional and friendly attitude •                 Excellent communication skills both written and verbal •                 Construction industry experience preferable and a knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements would be helpful (e.g. contracting VAT)

  • Contracting experience would be beneficial

North rewards employees with a competitive market salary and an excellent benefits package and offers fantastic opportunities for progression throughout the company. Further details of package on offer will be discussed at application stage. North is an equals opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.