Accounts Payable manager

Accounts Payable Manager

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Personal Contract

Perks & Benefits: Competitive pension scheme - Enhanced maternity/paternity pay - Life assurance - HolidayPlus - Cycle2work Scheme & more

Reference: REQ4627

The overall purpose of this job is to provide strong leadership to the Accounts Payable department, ensuring that the department runs smoothly. The AP responsibilities associated with this role include maintaining accurate records regarding payments to suppliers, processing payments, and training staff members. The role also includes maintaining adherence to Key Performance Targets.

This role has responsibility for the management and reconciliation of AP bank accounts, requiring a high level of integrity in the management of highly confidential information.

How you'll support us on our mission to keep people safe and warm:

• Hiring, training, motivating, and evaluating Accounts Payable team members
• Overseeing routine department activities to ensure that they are completed accurately and on time
• Maintaining accurate and complete financial, employee, and supplier records
• Compiling, analyzing, and reporting financial information to management, the business, and to Government departments
• Setting and facilitating the achievement of department objectives
• Developing, implementing, improving, and enforcing budgets, policies, and department controls to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Building and maintaining relationships with employees, suppliers, and the wider business
• Assisting with external audit at half year and year end
• Bank Accounts Reconciliation control and maintaining the AP Risk register
• Commitment to ethical behavior with a willingness to adhere to all company policies and current financial legislation
• Partnering with the business to facilitate prompt payment
• Contributing to reporting externally on performance against company objectives (KPIs), including Government targets for Prompt Payment
• Driving and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

What you'll need:

• Educated to degree level
• Qualified or a finalist / hold equivalent experience with a proven track record of technical excellence in AP procedures
• Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations
• Experience in People Management, with strong "people orientation"
• Experience successfully managing and leading teams
• Experience in Communication and Influencing, with an ability to partner and influence, challenge, and negotiate
• Data Driven Mindset, experience with insight-focused decision making
• Experience successfully dealing with Suppliers and maintaining Supplier relationships
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, both written and spoken, OFGEM regulations
• Accounting Qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACA, ACCA, ICAS)
• Experience with ERP systems

Why SGN?

SGN is at the forefront of pioneering research and development in the journey toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm. Join us in making a real difference-today and for the future.

Here's what we offer you:

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