Role: Accounts Payable Manager

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based

Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent

Salary: £36,575 - £47,025 & Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Company: EG Group

About the Role…

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Payable Manager to join our expanding Finance Function! As an AP Manager, you will manage Team Leaders, ensuring direction and support is provided in all areas. As well as this, you will provide support to the GPO/Head of P2P in the execution of their duties, so being confident and a good decision maker is a must!   You will also be a part of the development and implementation of new initiatives / process improvements and system changes.

The ideal candidate will be determined and organised who can demonstrate excellent leadership skills. You will oversee the Accounts Payable department to ensure they process invoices and reconcile accounts in an efficient and timely manner, to facilitate prompt payment to suppliers enabling minimal levels of aged transactions. They will also uphold strong interpersonal abilities to ensure an excellent level of customer service can be delivered to both internal and external stakeholders at various levels.

This is a permanent office based position; we are flexible with preferred working schedules between Monday-Friday. If you are ready for an opportunity where you can showcase your skills and to take the next step in your career, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carrying out monthly 1-2-1’s with Team leaders, ensuring support, coaching and development is provided
  • Ensuring appropriate record keeping is maintained to meet tax authority and legal requirements
  • Regular weekly meetings with Team Leads, updates / planning and discussion session
• Working closely with the Reporting Manager and ensuring weekly KPI’s are communicated and analysed
  • Driving Accounts Payable targets, including reduction of debit balances and unallocated payments
• Regular review of all Direct Debit accounts to ensure prompt action to minimise levels of debit balances
  • Communicating and liaising with suppliers to resolve any escalations as required
  • Work in cooperation with other departments who can provide information, assistance, and support
  • Weekly catch ups and good communication with Finance Managers of different entities
  • Reviewing monthly statement reconciliations and providing feedback to all levels
• Monthly meetings with Finance Manager to review and provide clarity on the Trade Payables position & statement reconciliation variances
• Support the delivery of continuous improvement of Accounts Payable:- including new systems / processes / training / upskilling
• Support Accounts Payable Function Lead and the wider Finance team with resolving more complex queries - internal audit, external audit, and internal control queries
• Ensure up to date knowledge of tax and other regulatory requirements related to suppliers invoices, performing audit checks and reviews on a regular basis to ensure compliance by AP colleagues
• Taking a lead role to ensure appropriate governance and control measures are in place and complied with in relation to P2P activities.
• Oversight of payments, to ensure all invoices contained in proposed supplier payments have been fully approved and that all checks and controls have been performed satisfactorily before submission / sending to next stage of the payment process
• Creation of standards and benchmarks to monitor and support performance reporting and reviews, underpinning support and challenge for Team Leaders and Specialists colleagues across the AP department

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time

Candidate Requirements

• 3+ years Accounts Payable experience (desirable)
• Team management experience (desirable)
• Customer focused approach
• Collaborative approach, able to work with others as part of a team and to support the mentoring of colleagues
• Effective communicator, both verbal and written
• Excellent at prioritizing tasks and working to deadlines.
• Results driven with proven record of delivery against KPIs and SLAs
• Persistent - sees projects through to completion, persevering even when faced with barriers or obstacles
• Detail oriented - verifies important details, ensures there are no surprises or gaps in information
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing priorities
• Initiative - Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisation skills and effective time management
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Advanced level excel
• Language (French/German/Dutch/Italian) (desirable)

Benefits & Rewards

• Performance Based Bonus Scheme
• Employee Life Assurance
• EG Group Discounts - up to 15% off at our stores and food to go restaurants
• ASDA Discount Card – 10% off all ASDA stores
• EG Cares Benefits - exclusive discounts across 900 retailers
• Smart Health – 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial advice
• Learning & Development – access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your career at EG Group
• Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
• Free Secure Car Parking
• Dress Down Fridays
• Flexi-Time
• Prayer and Ablution Facilities
• Cycle to Work / Shower Facilities
• Sit / Stand Desk Facilities
• Work Anniversary Rewards
• Free Eye Test

Who are EG Group? 

EG Group is one of the world’s leading independent convenience retailers with an extensive network of sites across international markets in the United Kingdom & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia and the United States of America.

Founded in 2001 by the Issa family with the acquisition of a single site in the UK, today the company is at the forefront of delivering an innovative approach to forecourt convenience retail.

At EG Group, we pride ourselves on being recognised for our investment model, trading performance and more importantly, providing a best-in-class customer experience in Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel.

Our transformational convenience retail business model has been built upon excellent relationships with an extensive portfolio of leading retail brands, and through strategic network acquisitions supported by a program of new-to-industry developments.

Every day, our committed workforce tirelessly delivers our products and services to millions of customers alongside supporting the local communities in which we operate.

Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.