About this opportunity

We are looking to recruit an Accounts Payable Team Leader to deal with Supplier invoices for the Beverage plants in France, Belgium and Switzerland, which are processed in SAP using the 3 way match process. The role is based within our European Shared Services Centre in Wantage (UK) and reports to the Transactions Finance Manager European Shared Services. 

• Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
• Manage the Accounts Payable team for French, Belgian and Swiss suppliers, ensuring invoices are processed in a timely manner
• Check and process incoming supplier invoices in SAP using the 3 way match and direct input methods
• Ensure VIM is implemented successfully and all stake holders trained to use it
• Ensure invoices are approved in accordance with the current P2P policy.
• Communicate with the French Plant Finance team, Business Central supply chain and Belgian corporate team to facilitate timely processing and approval of supplier invoices.
• Support the team in the effective implementation of the travel expense tool "Concur".
• Manage the month, quarter and year end closing process for the Manufacturing and Distribution Centres entities in SAP under the scope.
• Prepare regular reports and statistics
• Support of the VAT management for Switzerland
• Clear the GRIR as approved
• Ensure metal queries are checked against portal and raised with supply chain and reviewed in regular meetings.
• Assist the Accounts Payable function in achieving the team objectives.
• Ensure the process is effectively covered during holidays and absence.
• Ensure SOX is adhered to by the team and checks completed for month end
• Ad-hoc duties as required

Essential skills and experience: 

• Qualified chartered accountant, with 3 to 5 years minimum of accounting experience, with accounting certification ie AAT, etc
• Experience of leading a team processing high volume transactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work and communicate effectively within a diverse cultural environment
• Experience with SAP ERP system.
• Experience with 3 way match Supplier Invoice processing.
• Computer Literate with an interest in finance systems and MS offices Suite.
• Numeracy SkillsDiligence, highly organised and deadline focus
• Flexibility to travel within the UK and occasionally Europe

Desirable skills and experience: 

• Previous experience in a shared service function
• Exposure to Sarbanes Oxley and USGAAP