Cedar are currently assisting a well known FTSE 250 Retail organisation with the recruitment of an Interim Accounts Payable Manager. The role is based in West London and requires someone to be either immediately available or on 1 weeks notice. Due to a secondment this role has become available for at least the next 6 months with a view to be extended. Our Client are looking for a very hands on, process driven candidate to manage a team of 7. The main duties of the role include;
• Ownership of the groups purchase ordering system
• Manage the PO authority limit
• Run an efficient purchase ledger function ensuring invoices are processed and paid on time
• Manage the group's expense system
• Ensure new suppliers are set up correctly and appropriate checks are made
• Implement and document processes and controls
• Report KPI's and key statistics to senior members of the team Skills Required:
• Take ownership of the AP function
• Extensive knowledge of the purchase and bank ledger function
• Demonstrate a history of producing continual improvement within this function
• Experience of managing a transactional team
• Managing an expense system