Accounts Payable Manager

Why is this role important and how does it fit into the team, department & wider firm? The role will require you to operate as a subject matter expert for Accounts Payable with full responsibility for its performance. You will be responsible for managing, developing and leading our accounts payable team. The role also includes setting KPI's and reviewing targets and performance. The role will be responsible for ensuring that on a timely basis all paperwork is recorded and that accurate payments are made. A key part of the role will involve problem solving and ensuring that transaction processes are robust and limit risk and fraud. The role will also be responsible for maintaining and improving departmental processes and reporting, building and maintaining relationships with both internal and external customers. What is the working practice for this role? The firm operates a set of core principles that guides our working practice as we journey out of the restrictions put in place because of the pandemic. It's called 'One Firm, Wherever You Are'. You might have enjoyed working from home and are keen to continue. Others may be eager to return to the office. Some of you might want to split your time between the two. Our approach enables you to choose where you work where business and client demands allow. This approach:

• + fits with our values and personality + will enhance our performance through greater flexibility + advances our ambitions as an inclusive employer - helping you better balance work and family/life commitments + offers opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint (travel, office services etc.), a key ambition underpinning our corporate sustainability plan
  
  
• Strong leadership skills
• Proven ability to multi task
• Appreciation of the fundamentals of accounting and the importance of strong financial controls
• Confident, articulate and adept in obtaining and, where necessary challenging, information in order to progress processing and meet targets
• Organised and methodical in your approach to work and able to prioritise work appropriately
• A robust approach to relationships and interactions with colleagues
• A genuine team player appreciating the importance of team goals
• A proven focus on improving effectiveness and efficiency of processes
• The finance department is often a lively and pressurised environment and the job holder should recognise and respond positively to this as appropriate.
• The ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
• Previous experience of working in a client focused environment with the ability to communicate at all levels is essential
Additional qualities
• This is a position of responsibility requiring an intelligent manager who can operate without supervision and on his/her own initiative.
• You must have a robust approach to relationships, and a positive team spirit is essential.
• It is essential that the job holder is available and happy to work flexible hours when needed. It is anticipated that the longer hours will be primarily at a month end to ensure the completion of month end procedures.
• Be willing to travel to the other Browne Jacobson offices when required.