Finance Manager - Accounts Payable

MLC Partners are seeking experienced Accounts Payable Manager within the higher education sector, for a 6month fixed term contract - with the strong potential of going permanent. Reporting directing into the assistant Director of Finance, this role will be solely repsonsible for the Accounts Payable function. Key responsbilities include the management of 3 junior AP officers, and driving continuous improvements to systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the processing of supplier invoices, expense claims and company cards.
• The monthly reconcilliation of key control accounts are completed and financial controls and proceses are ahdered to.
• Stakeholder engagement with other university departments and external debt collection agencies.
• Hands on position, responsible for managing 3 junior AP officers.

Skills required:

• Previous experience of working and supervising in an Accounts Payable function.
• Experience in a similar role/strong knowledge of accounts payable within the higher education sector.
• Proven managerial experience.
• Ability to explain financial policies and procedures to non-finance colleagues.
• A knowledge of what 'good looks like', and an ability to enforce continuous improvements across the board.
• Hybrid working in Central London.

If you possess the above skillset and this role sounds desirable to you, please apply now as applicants are under constant review, and the job may be filled before this ad expires. For any additional questions, please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.