Job Reference: /SW/16-06/1201

Job Title: Accounts Payable Team Leader

Location: Manchester and Ipswich

Salary: Competitive

Hours per week: Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week 

Business Overview

Atalian Servest and OCS have merged to create a new organisation, the OCS Group UK & Ireland. We are a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Accounts Payable Team Leader to join our passionate and driven team based at Manchester and Ipswich

Benefits

Informal hybrid / flexible working arrangements
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Free fruit in our offices
Employee Referral Scheme (if you refer a successful candidate to one of our vacancies)
Wide range of retail discounts
Regular social and charity events held in our offices
Get involved in charity events in the local community 

Wellbeing

Discounted gym membership
Eye test £25 voucher and up to £100 towards glasses
Join our Cycle to Work scheme via salary sacrifice
Access to “CHROMA”, our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community - join a committee or take part in our D&I initiatives and events
Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders 

Career development and recognition

Immediate access to “Opportunity” our internal Learning and Development platform
Required professional membership fees paid for
Opportunity to win monthly Superstar Awards
Long service awards 

Key Responsibilities:

Supervising the Accounts Payable staff to ensure efficient and effective operation.
Managing the closure of Accounts Payable month-end processes, ensuring timely deadlines are met each month.
Overseeing the management of payment runs, ensuring invoices are cleared and prepared for payment.
Liaising and dealing with creditors regarding payments and queries.
Reviewing and maintaining daily workflow to ensure SLA's and on-time payment KPIs are met.
Ensuring governance around supplier statement reconciliations and the accuracy of the purchase ledger.
Overseeing new supplier setup and maintenance, including payment controls.
Managing staffing levels and workload within the Accounts Payable team to maintain high performance.
Ensuring appropriate documentation is maintained for systems and processes, with ongoing reviews to achieve best-in-class standards.
Providing support to the Accounts Payable Manager as required. 

About You:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and procedures.

Direct experience in leading an Accounts Payable team.

Ability to manage a high-volume workload efficiently.

Working knowledge of CIS.

High level of expertise in using Microsoft Office packages, including Excel and Word.

Proven ability to work to strict deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

How to apply

If you are interested to join a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply!

Alternatively, if you know someone whom you feel would be a good fit for this vacancy, click the link below to refer them and you could win up to £500! (T&Cs apply)

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