Location
Chorley, Lancashire | United Kingdom
Job description
ABOUT THE ROLE
To be the lead contact on all accounts payable matters for a specific client or group of clients ensuring a first class service is delivered in the most efficient way possible. This role will require interaction with a wide range of internal staff and will require attending internal meetings. As a senior there will be a responsibility to train and assist others and contribute to the effective running of the team.
LOCATION Chorley
ABOUT THE FIRM
As the UK’s leading independent commercial property management specialist, Workman has an enviable position within the property industry. The Firm delivers to its clients an unrivalled service dedicated solely to the fundamentals of property management and building consultancy. We pride ourselves on the calibre of our employees and their unique skill sets. We offer a nationwide service, utilising the local knowledge of more than 600 employee’s and Partners working from a national office network with 11 principal offices in the UK an office in Paris and a growing presence in other European countries. Workman is currently undergoing a period of consistent and sustained growth.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
- Management of a team of Accounts Payable Administrators including the following responsibilities:
- Training and support of all team members
- Completion of weekly reviews of team workloads
- Conducting regular reviews and appraisals with all team members
- Organising regular team meetings
- Management and approval of annual leave always ensuring adequate cover within the team
- Absence management of team members and conducting back to work interviews
- Ensuring all client deadlines and requests are met
- Monitoring and ensuring completion of internal control spreadsheets
- Liaising with other managers to ensure that all internal procedures and controls are being adhered to
- Conducting of interviews
- Processing payment runs on a daily/weekly basis in accordance with client requirements
- Review and approval of internal and external transfers
- Assisting in the set-up of new suppliers and amending supplier details where applicable on the required property databases
- Ensuring GDPR compliance at all times
- Ensure all payments are made within the supplier's deadlines, thereby avoiding the disconnection of supplies and the withholding of goods and services
- Any other duties that will ensure the smooth running of the Accounts Payable Department, as defined by the Head of Accounts Payable and the Director of Accounts
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Previous experience working in an Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable role
- Team management experience is required
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- A-C in Maths and English G.C.S.E. (or equivalent)
- CIS experience is desirable
- Good numeracy skills
- Proficient IT and software skills, particularly in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and the duties may be amended from time to time.
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