The AP Manager role has responsibility for the delivery of all the invoice processing activity within their team, and all Supplier query resolution on the AP helpdesk. There will have line management ...
The AP Manager role has responsibility for the delivery of all the invoice processing activity within their team, and all Supplier query resolution on the AP helpdesk. There will have line management responsibility for the AP administrators and AP assistants (UK based & Offshore team), ensuring that SLAs and KPI performance is delivered.
Location: Dunstable, hybrid- a minimum of 3 days per week in the office
Job Type: Permanent
Grade: B16
Why you’ll love it here:
- Bonus: Enjoy an annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 30% of base salary
- Healthcare: Bupa for you and your family.
- Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brands
What you’ll do:
- Manage the AP Processing team in an efficient manner to ensure compliance with relevant payable systems, policies and procedures.
- Ensure process governance including regular reporting and analysis to key stakeholders.
- Support the culture of continuous improvement, through initiatives associated with end-to-end R2P process.
- Act as point of escalation to resolve Accounts payable issues in a timely manner.
- Escalation point and provide back up support for advanced invoice processing.
- Analyse late Payment Data and invoice hold data.
- Completion and Review of Balance Sheet Reconciliations
What we need:
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Oracle-ERP.
- Ability to interact with leadership, key stakeholders, employees, and vendors in a professional manner.
- Awareness of GAAP and IFRS guidelines and applicable accounts payable/
general ledger systems and procedures. - Experience of operating AP processes in an SSC type environment.
- Strong Excel & PowerPoint Skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the Accounts Payable functions.
- Experience in a similar role preferably in BPM/services organisation.
Be part of our Finance team at Whitbread:
Times are changing and our ambition is bigger than ever. This means huge things when it comes to budget and forecasting, and that’s where our Finance team really springs into action. Finding the right answers to drive us forwards. With new concepts launching, new spaces secured and reams of plans in motion, there’s no more exciting time to join than right now. Get to experience career growth that moves as fast as we do and be part of framing where we are heading.
We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.
Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.
Job ref: 30922-4493
Advertised: 21 Nov 2024
