Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.
Job description: Accounts Payable Manager Hello!
Thanks for stopping by.
Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: We offer a competitive salary of £35.364 to £44,205 depending on experience Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year) Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution) Development opportunities in line with the Accounts Payable Manager progression plan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!
Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
Retail savings scheme Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Location : Bradford / Hybrid Working Work type: Permanent.
37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Manager to join the Operational Finance Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.
Could this be you?
What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does.
Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away.
But for us, it's so much more than this.
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year.
We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.
Procure to Pay are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
Our Accounts Payable Manager be responsible for leading and delivering an efficient Accounts Payable service to the Kelda Group of companies.
Whilst ensuring company policies , audit controls and legislative requirements are adhered to you will identify and implement improvements to our processes and service to customers by providing advice , guidance and support to the business.
Where you fit in: As our Accounts Payable Manager you will: Lead and motivate the Accounts Payable Team whilst working closely with the Purchasing and Procurement Team Leaders and managers to ensure collaboration.
Support and train internal customers in Purchase to Pay processes.
Review , validate and approve all supplier payment runs with a payment on time performance of >90% Be the primary point of contact for all internal and external audits and be responsible for setting and monitoring Accounts Payable metrics and SLA's Drive business adherence to relevant policies through Accounts Payable intervention: One Time Supplier; PO exempt; Travel and Expenses; Procurement rules etc and oversee the controlled management and administration of the Company Corporate Card programme.
Prepare statutory payment performance reporting on a monthly /quarterly basis to be able to Create Trade Creditor reporting with detailed commentary for senior management teams .
Drive improvement while ensuring compliance with all regulatory & statutory obligations including Health , Safety and Wellbeing of self and colleagues .
Provide accurate and timely Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) submissions to HMRC.
What skills & qualifications you will need: Strong Accounts Payable controls knowledge An excellent understanding of general ledger management processes and principles Strong understanding of Accounts Payable VAT principles.
Significant experience leading an Accounts Payable team.
Excellent communication skills.
Proven ability to work under pressure.
You will also benefit from having: An APA Team Leader qualification.
Recent experience of SAP4 Hana and Ariba.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life.
We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn't always easy!
Do we sound like your cup of tea???
If you're an experienced Accounts Payable Manager and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you Closing date - 28th November 2024.
Please apply as soon as possible as we may choose to interview and close the position earlier, depending on response.
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