Purpose
Payables Assistant Manager oversees the accounts payable team, ensuring accurate, timely invoice processing, payment runs (BACS/CHAPS), and vendor reconciliations.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Key duties involve mentoring staff, resolving escalated supplier queries, managing month-end closing, and improving payment workflows. Candidates typically require 3+ years' experience and strong, detail-oriented Excel skill.
Key Responsibilities
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Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and support the AP team to ensure high performance and adherence to deadlines.
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Invoice & Payment Management: Oversee end-to-end invoice processing, authorization, and verify accuracy of payment batches.
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Vendor Relations & Reconciliations: Reconcile supplier statements and resolve complex, escalated queries promptly.
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Process Improvement: Streamline AP procedures, digitise inefficiencies, and lead system improvements.
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Financial Reporting: Assist with month-end/year-end closing, AP KPI reporting, and audit compliance.
Required Skills and Qualifications
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Experience: 3+ years of accounts payable experience, with prior leadership or supervisory experience.
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Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Sage).
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Attributes: High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
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Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills to manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Typical Qualifications
- Relevant accounting certification or degree (e.g., AAT, HNC/HND) is advantageous.
In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.
Your package will include:
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Competitive Salary
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Pension scheme with up to 6% employer matched contributions
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Life assurance
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25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays
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Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available)
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Salary sacrifice car scheme - A cost-effective way to lease a new car via salary sacrifice (subject to meeting minimum earnings eligibility criteria).
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Established hybrid working structure
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Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
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Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access for you and your family to:
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Virtual GP consultations and second opinions
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Mental health support and counselling
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Online physiotherapy
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Access to CONNECTPlus long-term health condition support
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Wellbeing and healthy living support
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Cycle to work scheme
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Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship
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Quarterly employee recognition awards
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Employee referral scheme with financial reward
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Benefits hub with employee retail discounts
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Discounted eye test vouchers
At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.
Security Clearance Requirement
Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.
If you require any adjustments to allow you take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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