Accounts Payable Supervisor - Leeds

Addleshaw Goddard ,
Leeds, West Yorkshire
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Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Accounts Payable Supervisor Level of role - AG Level 2 Department - Finance, Accounts Payable Reporting Line - Finance Manager The Firm At Addleshaw Goddard we not only provide technical excellence and experience but crucially, demonstrate real insight into our clients and what really matters to them. A natural choice for FTSE100 clients and for the best talent, our people fulfil their potential in an environment where they are developed and valued. We put ourselves in our clients' shoes, as part of a team of effective business people as well as efficient lawyers. Purpose of the Role The Accounts Payable Team Leader role is a key role in terms of ensuring the Accounts Payable (AP) team provide accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices across Addleshaw Goddard. The AP Team in Leeds support Addleshaw Goddard globally, in line with agreed service levels. Duties The following list of duties is not exhaustive but gives a flavour of the duties the Accounts Payable Supervisor will undertake: Supervision of the AP team including the line management of 3-4 direct reports. Ensuring AP team are meeting business SLA's Supervise and review workloads daily/weekly reporting the output of the team to Finance Manager. Hands on approach when required Conduct performance reviews, including annual and interim appraisals as well as developing and motivating the team Ensuring all invoices are processed in line with Firms policies and procurement mandates Dealing with multi-currency payments via Internet banking platforms Reviewing UK payment batches via BACS software Ensuring all partner and staff expenses are processed in line with Travel and Accommodation policy Ensure that AP team maintain effective supplier, and internal stakeholder relationships Work closely with senior management team. Knowledge, skills and experience required (bespoke to role) Support transformation of Purchase-to-pay processes and implementation of a new ERP system (included involvement in training and UAT) System administration duties on our expense & P to P systems Excellent attention to detail & numeracy essential Ability to work on own Initiative, work well under pressure and to deadlines Developing strong relationships with all key stakeholders ensuring that all UK & overseas invoices are entered accurately and that supplier queries are dealt with in a professional and timely manner A good team player the candidate should have a strong desire and willingness to learn and take on new tasks. Strong background working in a fast paced Accounts Payable environment Previous supervising / team leading skills with a proven track record in leading, coaching and motivating a team Man management experience including, PDP's, appraisal's, performance management Excellent knowledge of UK VAT rules, and overseas equivalent. Excellent communication and customer service skills Excellent data input/IT skills including Excel

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