Accounts Payable Manager
Job Description
Job title: Accounts Payable Manager
Company: Gama Aviation
Job description: / Position: Accounts Payable Manager
/ Location: Farnborough HQ (Hybrid working can be agreed with Line Manager)
/ Contract: Initial 6 Month Fixed Term Contract, with the potential to convert to a permanent position
/ Working Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per weekGama Aviation is currently recruiting for an Accounts Payable Manager to join the Group Finance Team at our site in Farnborough. Reporting to the Head of Transaction Services, the Accounts Payable Manager will be managing a team of 6 people delivering end to end AP. This will include ensuring invoice processing is within agreed timescales, updating the cashflow, identifying areas of concern and raising them with the Head of Transaction Services.On a day-to-day basis, the successful candidate will be responsible for running and managing a busy Accounts Payable function. This is a critical role within the finance structure and an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to make a real impact. We are looking for a passionate, highly motivated, talented and driven individual with extensive experience in delivering and managing a robust Accounts Payable department./ About us:
Gama Aviation is a world leader in providing global aviation services. It was founded in 1983 on the simple principle of delivering its clients’ missions with dedication & passion, Gama Aviation is a trusted, global partner to those who use aviation as a platform to perform.Gama Aviation support extends across a number of sectors. Our services are valued to deliver by air ambulance providers, national police and security services, military support, commercial operators, corporate bespoke travel, and private individual managed aviation solutions. Gama Aviation is a trusted partner, delivering solutions to solve exacting mission requirements. We spend the time to invest in and realise the potential of a truly diverse and inclusive culture./ Main Responsibilities:
- UK AP Team – Management of a team of 6 AP staff covering the two main UK trading entities
- Ensure the control of ledger balances, supplier account reconciliations, supplier payments and supervision of the local payables team maintained
- Ensure processes and systems are in place to allow the fast, accurate and complete authorising and scanning of all supplier invoices, delivery notes and tech logs on to the document management system (SharePoint)
- Barclaycard – Local administration of UK card programs
- Concur – Local administration of UK system
- Banking – Administration of the UK bank set-up. HSBC, NatWest, and Citibank system administrator. Regular review and approval of payments and supplier templates on the banking systems
- Nexdigm (SKP) – Liaise with our business partners in India Nexdigm Consulting on UK AP processing
- Reporting – Provide regular and ah-hoc management information to support the Head of Transaction Services in delivery of key objectives
- 13-week cashflow projections
- Intercompany reconciliation and settlement
- Preparation of half yearly regulatory payment practices reporting for two main UK trading entities
/ Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:
- An AAT qualified or equivalent individual with experience delivering robust AP management previously, including managing teams of AP people, cashflow, trend analysis and payment runs
- Experience dealing with international payments, PO processing and ash management
- Ideally some experience of using Sage 200 and SAP Concur would be beneficial
- Systems proficiency in MS Excel and a solid working understanding of accounting software packages. Knowledge of Sage 200 is a plus but not essential
- Familiar with online banking packages in a corporate environment. Knowledge of HSBCnet a plus but not essential
- Confident individual with effective communication skills at all levels and across all disciplines, who is organised with a high attention to detail
- A focused and determined individual who can oversee the processing of large volumes of transactions, managing a team of people and an outsourced function overseas
- Must have the desire to be hands-on as required
- Ability to work in a complex operating environment and engender confidence through your involvement with department heads, senior management, and financial staff
- Ability to learn quickly and multi-task with a sense of urgency in a dynamic, fast paced environment
- Excellent team player who can work in a virtual/global team
- Resourceful and creative problem solver
/ In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:
- Great Work-Life Balance with our Hybrid Working Policy – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
- Competitive Group Pension Scheme
- Comprehensive Life Assurance *
- Comprehensive Income Protection *
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance *
- Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *
- Free Car Parking
- 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)
- Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development
*(Subject to insurance underwriting)Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Expected salary:
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
