AP Manager in Huntingdon

Our business is growing rapidly and we want a people focussed, technically sound Accounts Payable leader who can deliver an efficient and effective Group Accounts Payable process.

You will have plenty of opportunity to learn and develop in a supportive environment that encourages CPD and affords plenty of opportunity for progression, across the Group, joining a finance function that has continued to grow as we grow.

The Purpose of this role:

Coach, manage and provide day-to-day support to the Accounts Payable team of 4.

You will be responsible for overseeing the Group’s transactional Accounts Payable processes and ensuring the provision of accurate and timely financial data to the wider finance function, based on a hybrid basis from our Huntingdon head office.

Main Accountabilities

• Lead the Accounts Payable function and own the purchase ledger processes across the Group.

• Manage a team of four Finance Assistants.

• Drive timely processing and accurate coding of supplier invoices, employee expense claims and company credit card submissions.

• Ensure payment run timetable is adhered to for supplier invoices and expenses.

• Ensure month end timetable is adhered to for the completion of all bank reconciliations, clearance of suspense accounts, closing of the purchase ledger and posting of certain accruals.

• Undertake project work relating to hive-ups and acquisitions, involving liaison with the Finance Integrations Team, Treasury Assistant and Management Accounting Team.

• Triage all correspondence received by the Accounts Payable team.

• Design and build KPI's and MI reporting for Accounts Payable activity.

• Perform ad-hoc reporting and tasks as required.

About Us: 

Launched in 2018 Jensten is one of the UK's largest independent broking groups.

Growing organically and through strategic acquisition we now place nearly £700m GWP into the market via our retail insurance broking, Lloyd's and London Market broking, and specialist underwriting arms.

We fill the void in the market between a consolidator and a provincial broker.

We have the scale, ambition and expertise to stand out, but the people, culture and entrepreneurial DNA to maintain our client focus. 

Which is why we are not just one of the leading independent broking groups, we are one of the most exciting too. 

And that is why you should join us! 

Our goal is to have people in our Group that enjoy being part of one team with the shared commitment to delivering insurance distribution excellence.

A big part of how we do this is by listening and then acting on what we hear.

Our EVP work is key to maintaining and enhancing our culture and Benefits , making Jensten Group a fantastic place to work, learn and grow.