Accounts Payable Manager

VN1188

Permanent

Full-Time

London

UK

ABOUT HYVE GROUP
Hyve Group plc is a next generation global events business whose purpose is to create unmissable events, where customers from all corners of the globe share extraordinary moments and shape industry innovation. Hyve Group plc was announced as the new brand name of ITE Group plc in September 2019, following its significant transformation under the Transformation and Growth (TAG) programme. Our vision is to create the world’s leading portfolio of content-driven, must-attend events delivering an outstanding experience and ROI for our customers. Where business is personal, where meetings move markets and where today’s leaders inspire tomorrows.

JOB PURPOSE

As Accounts Payable Manager, you will be responsible for the payables function across various regions and Group, managing a team of two AP Assistants, along with driving efficiencies to continually improve and evolve.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure all invoice processing is in line with Hyve’s Purchase to Pay policy

Management of the New Supplier process and Bank account verifications

Assess existing processes and drive improvements across the AP function

Reviews payment runs, month-end journals and weekly AP cash posting

Monthly review of Aged Creditors, ensuring suppliers are paid on time and driving query resolution

Completion of AP month-end tasks in line with the Financial Operations month-end timelines, highlighting risks, working cross functionally, and ensuring rigor around each month end close

Quarterly KPI reporting with a focus on optimizing department processes and building Rich Connections with internal and external stakeholders

Approval and payment processing of employee expenses in line with T&L policy

Purchase to Pay training for new non-finance users / updating training materials

Supporting other members of the Finance team as and when required

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Previous experience working as an Accounts Payable Manager or similar leadership role

Extensive experience (> 5 years) in Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger

Experience of working in a high volume and fast paced AP team

Excellent communicator with expert eye for detail

Proficient in MS Office applications (particularly Excel).

Have strong attention to detail, high accuracy, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Desire to be best in class

Hard working – a sense of urgency, but calm under pressure

Be collaborative, a team-player with the ability to motivate a small team

Experience implementing a new system (desirable)

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