About Arup
Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally.
At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning.
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.
Job Description - The Role
AMS is the world's leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. Our contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service acts as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provides professional interim and temporary resources. We partner with Arup to support contingent recruitment processes. On behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Accounts Payable Manager for a 6 Month Day Rate contract based in Newcastle.
About the Opportunity:
As an Accounts Payable Manager you will oversee the management and day to day leadership of the accounts payable team to ensure that all invoices are processed accurately and in a timely manner across the UKIMEA, AMR and EUR regions at Arup.
Candidate Profile: Key Accountabilities, Skills & Experience
In this role you will:
- Ensure the ethos of best-in-class customer service is instilled in the team members.
- Establish compliance to global company policies and procedures in regard to accounts payable activities covering staff, suppliers and sub-consultants.
- Maintain and safeguard the supplier master records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Review, approve, and process payments to staff, suppliers, and sub-consultants.
- Manage the accounts payable aging report to ensure outstanding payments are justified.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and training to the teams in UKIMEA, AMR and EUR
- Drive improvement of process efficiency and standardization.
- Collaborate with global teams to implement global systems and promote automation across UKIMEA, AMR and EUR
- Responsible for month-end close processes related to accounts payable.
- Collaborate with global treasury to support cashflow forecast, banking and other treasury duties.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
- At least 6 years of relevant experience in accounts payable Shared services center (SSC) / Business process outsource (BPO) background
- Experienced and strong AP operation Lead and people management
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, local tax laws and regulations, as well as project accounting.
- Capable of communicating at all levels of staff and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders and sub-consultants in the wider business.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently using own initiative and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and an emphasis on accuracy.
- Deep knowledge of JD Edwards, Concur or other enterprise payment/supplier portals including experience in implementation of the systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
About the client
Diversity at Arup:
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.
AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.
AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.
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