Payables Manager - London, United Kingdom - Portfolio Credit Control

Description

Credit Controller - 12 month Maternity London

Portfolio Credit Control are currently on the hunt for a Credit Controller to step into one of our most renowned clients.

We have placed multiple suitable candidates over the years and have an excellent working relationship with the impressive Credit Control Manager.

The organisation are an international Accounting specialist who offer an incredibly competitive benefits package alongside hybrid working and flexible working hours.

They are based in the heart of town with lovely modern offices and are looking for a strong Credit Controller to manage both internal and external relationships with partners and clients.

Main Duties:

• Focusing on cash collection and resolving problems in relation to payments
• Maintaining control of your ledger and focused on the reduction of aged debt.
• Follow up with all aspects of legal action when all other avenues have been exhausted.
• Manage a portfolio of Partners and their ledger of debtors.
• Be involved in any future acquisitions the firm may take on from a Credit Control prospective.

Additional Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Mature working environment
• Great Benefits
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working If you would interested in discussing more details surrounding the role, please apply with your updated CV and we will be in touch. Portfolio Credit Control are currently partnered with a well-established business who sit within the Education sector The business are currently expanding the finance function and are currently looking to recruit for an Accounts Payable Manager who can successfully lead and manage the payables process within the business. This opportunity offers long-term career development as well as career stability. This includes expense, bursary and credit card management.
• In managing the Accounts Payable team:
• Ensure that the creditors control accounts and purchase ledger are operated accurately, efficiently and to agreed timescales, and ensure creditors are paid accurately and on time.
• Ensure that correct coding is in place to ensure that accounting information is correct and can be relied upon.
• Ensure all employee expense processing and auditing is completed on time and in line with internal policies.
• Develop and maintain insightful management reporting on key performance indicators, providing confidence that key controls are maintained, visibility of adherence to agreed service levels and tracking of overall performance improvements.
• Ensure a high level of data quality is maintained to ensure maximum effectiveness of end-to-end processing.
• Drive efficiencies and effectiveness of the team, processes, data, and systems to enable improvements in the end-to-end P2P workflow.
• Experience
• Proven experience in similar Accounts Payable leadership roles.
• Knowledge of accounting and VAT principles is essential, enabling production of accurate VAT returns.
• Experience

of running & driving improvements within an Accounts Payable function

• Track record of managing and developing high performing team
• Experience

of Oracle Fusion or similar complex financial systems, e.g. SAP Attributes

• Strong ownership and accountability along with a positive can do attitude.
• Ability to assess performance from a holistic view, drawing out key areas for improvement and resolution.
• Strong data analysis & problem solving skills, utilising information to draw out areas of concerns, route causes and trends driving improvements in overall performance and effectiveness.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills required, ability to convey financial information to all staff members.
• Strong people management skills establishing clear training and development plans for individuals and team.
• Portfolio Credit Control are currently partnered with a well-established business who sit within the Education sector The business are currently expanding the finance function and are currently looking to recruit for a Head of Operational Finance to manage the transactional functions across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Management Accounts. This opportunity offers long-term career development as well as career stability. A competitive salary as well as a generous package is up for grabs. Main Areas of Responsibility
• Oversee all income processing
• Oversee all payroll processing
• Manage the BACS and manual payment process
• Review central processing for best practice.
• Oversee Balance sheet monthly reconciliation
• Maintain the finance handbook and other published guidance
• Work with FC and Systems team to implement month end timetable
• Develop and implement a training for FOs, MA's and AP team
• Work with the FC on producing and reviewing consolidated monthly accounts
• Work with partnership team to incorporate proposed adjustments to Month end and Year end accounts in line with the timetable.
• Prepare all consolidated submission DfE
• Prepare year end papers and supporting schedules for head office activities
• Liaise with the Internal Audit team and External auditors
• Assist with various ESFA submissions and audits
• Oversea Reconciliation and review of monthly internal recharges
• Review of monthly journals (e.g. prepayments, deferred income, recharges)
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for improving value for money
• Work closely with other departments and Hubs within the central business function such as procurement to ensure that we have clear and smooth processes between departments
• Ad hoc tasks as required by the DF and FC If you would like to discuss this role in further please apply directly or speak with Brandon. Portfolio Credit Control are currently partnered with a reputable manufacturing business who have a global presence. This ever-growing business are currently looking to strengthen to credit function with an organically grown role as a Credit Controller. This is a great opportunity for someone who is already established in the Credit function and has a proven track record. Job Description & Skillset
• Reporting directly to the Head of Credit Control
• Service Supervisors to provide the highest possible standards of service to customers.
• The Credit & Queries Controller must chase all debts in accordance with payment terms given to customer to ensure that payment is received on time from each customer and each invoice.
• Ability to be able to work under pressure and deal with Senior Stakeholders at Director Level Analytical skills and thorough attention to details Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Raise Credit Notes on SAP
• Log all disputes on the system.
• Chase internal Managers for disputes resolution & escalate to Head of Credit as required
• Analyse queries data to see root cause & suggest improvement process.
• Open New Accounts on Sales force and follow process with SSC.
• Amend & adjust existing account details on Sales Force
• To report and analyse CCS system data to identify the root causes of complaints.
• To regularly update customers of progress of queries
• To attend meetings and update Supervisors of any engineer issues
• Chase all disputes internally and escalate as required to Area Manager and Head of Credit
• Open New Accounts on Sales Force & SAP
• Such other duties as may be necessary
• Collections
• Collect all outstanding debt in accordance with allowed payment terms.
• Review customer clearing accounts.
• Review Existing collection methods.
• Graduate - Customer ServicePermanent - Office Based£25, ,000 Reporting directly into the Credit Control Manager, the credit controller will be a part of a busy credit control team that is responsible for cash collection and ledger administration of a portfolio of circa £5m over several hundred clients.

Day to Day Responsibilities * Contacting clients in relation to their overdue accounts, payment and service queries via telephone and email.

* Complete account adjustments where required.

* To hand over files for Litigation when the collection opportunities are exhausted with a full case history, liaising daily with the central litigation function.

* Making Client Experience aware of any complaints, cancellations or action pointsSkills and Qualifications * Excellent communication skills * Attention to detail, can-do attitude and willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced environment * Previous experience working in a finance function advantageous * Team player and willingness to learn * Salesforce and / or Access Dimensions experience will be advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided P3457CVINDLON

Management AccountantLondon - Office Based£40, ,000 - Permanent (+Study Support) This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is Part-Qualified or a Finalist looking to step into an organisation which is rapidly expanding and offer a dynamic working environment.

Reporting into an impressively progressive Finance Manager, you will be tasked with the preparation of the monthly management accounts and financial reporting information.

You will be heavily involved in the production of monthly management reporting, including the production of monthly accounts, (Profit and Loss, Balance sheet and Funds Flow) reconciliation of control accounts and review of balances.

The role also includes producing ad hoc reporting data and supervision of daily, weekly finance operations (including cash posting, direct debits, and invoicing).

Role Duties:

• Support the Finance Manager with preparation of monthly management accounts for comparison against budgets, highlighting and reporting variances
• Reconciliation of control accounts
• Preparation of cash and funds flow analysis
• Preparation of financial reporting information such as key cost analysis
• Assist in completion of customer invoicing processes and reconciliation of data
• Assist in the budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes
• To be familiar with all finance day to day processes to support across the team
• Assist with ad hoc project work, including transition and development of finance systems
• Assist general day-to-day finance operations Requirements:
• Currently Studying for a professional accounting qualification
• Ability to organise & prioritise workload in order to meet strict deadlines
• Be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of financial reporting procedures
• Good Excel knowledge including ability to organise, manipulate and present large volumes of data
• Can work on own initiative and under pressure
• Positive can-do attitude P123784CVINDCC

This organisation is looking for a strong interim Financial Accountant to support the delivery of the Audit for 23/24 for a 12-month FTC.The Financial Accountant will work alongside the Audit Lead, Year End Accountant and Finance Controller to ensure that appropriate financial statements are prepared for both internal and external consumption along with supporting evidence.

Well versed in the production of consolidated accounting schedules. * Prepare balance sheet control accounts and collate backup for audit. * Prepare monthly income and balance sheet reconciliations. * Ensure bank reconciliations are completed to agreed standards. * Provide support on reconciling Fixed assets registers for all schools and head office. * Create audit packs for auditors and work on queries from the auditors. * Ad hoc tasks as may be required by the Finance Controller.

This organisation is looking for a Senior Statutory Accountant on a 12-month FTC to oversee and deliver the work required for the Year end Audit.

The project accountant will be responsible for ensuring that Audit work is delivered to agreed timetable, ensuring that robust financial statements are prepared with appropriate and supporting evidence.

Candidates must be fully CCAB Qualified Accountant, have extensive year end/audit experience and have worked in the education/charity industry Candidates must have:

• Extensive internal and external audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of preparing Audit within a highly regulated environment.
• Highly experienced in liaising with auditors and audit process.
• Ensure Inter-Company accounts are fully reconciled across all Academies and Head Office
• Provide weekly progress reports to FC and Audit Steering Group
• Provide guidance and support on rationalising the Fixed Asset register along with collation of supporting evidence.
• Work with Finance Controller to engage and address queries with Auditors.
• Work and Support the Finance Controller as required to support the completion of the Audit to time and agreed quality. By submitting your details, you are agreeing to ourPrivacy Policy and to receive related communications from the Portfolio Group.