Accounts Payable Manager

The Military Friendly Company; Bristol; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager for a 12-month FTC in Bristol. The role involves managing a team and ensuring efficient processing of accounts payable tasks. Ideal candidates will have both accounting qualifications and managerial experience, with strong skills in communication and IT. A proven ability to build supplier relationships and drive team performance in a fast-paced environment will be vital for success. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Access to Flexible benefits

Flexible Working Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in AP or Finance operations.
• Proven track record of delivering business results.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 6 staff focused on processing efficiency.
• Ensure timely payment of commodities suppliers.
• Develop statistical and financial reporting of the AP function.

Skills

Experience working within an Accounts Payable team

Business (Finance) Acumen

Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

IT proficient (particularly Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Recognised Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICEAW)

Tools

SAGE ERP X3

Job description

Description

Accounts Payable Manager - 12 Month FTC

Programme Name:

LCST

Location:

Bristol, UK

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Role Overview:

Leidos Europe is looking for a Leidos Supply Accounts Payable Manager to join the UK team based in Bristol. Leidos works closely with its customers to provide ongoing support and services to multiple public sector organisations. This role is concerned with Leidos Europe’s largest contract, the LCST project.

The role offers the opportunity to work on cross functional teams; interfacing with Integration, TVS Supply Chain Co-ordinators, Buyers, Goods Receipting, Sage experts, IT and Kuehne and Nagel.

You will be responsible for all aspects of the Leidos Supply Accounts Payable function, with particular focus on the Sage Accounts Payable sub-ledger. You will manage a team of 6 x staff, with a focus on processing efficiency through use of KPIs, SLA’s, Continuous Improvement and Systems Development.

You will need to demonstrate enthusiasm, determination, an ability to build productive relationships across diverse skillsets and ultimately will need to deliver on time and to a high quality standard in a fast-paced dynamic environment. It is important that you have a team player mind-set, as sharing knowledge with existing members of the accounts payable team will be critical to success.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supplier POD receipt and Supplier invoice match are tracked and resolved promptly
• Represent the Finance Function at key supplier led meetings
• Ensure timely payment of commodities suppliers within their terms
• Ensure weekly CPSP meetings are held ensuring the accurate coding in accordance with MoD guidelines and to report on exceptions and errors in CPSP processing and drive resolution of discrepancies and issue
• Produce weekly dashboards to report on the 2 Way Match and 3 Way Match performance each week for Team Leidos Sage, and MODSage
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of AP sub-ledger and Escrow bank account and balance sheet accounts
• Produce weekly statements for all suppliers for both Team Leidos Sage and MODSage, to show the current status of all invoices held
• Create additional more in-depth weekly statement reconciliations for the key suppliers
• Actively manage supplier relationships ensuring a high level of customer service at all times
• Produce the VAT returns for Leidos Supply
• Actively support and respond to customer queries and audit requests
• Prepare all the documentation required for the external audit and support with audit requirements throughout the audit period
• Support Business Case and Business Development activities relating to new suppliers and contracts
• Drive improvements across the business by engaging with Integration and IT to fix and develop areas that will create efficiencies, these are tracked and updated on the weekly BITE call
• Develop statistical and financial reporting of the AP function
• Drive consistency and standardisation across the accounts payable team, ensuring compliance to Leidos standards and requirements
• Support the development of, and continually upskill, the Accounts Payable Team

Required Skills:

• Experience working within an Accounts Payable team, acting as a manager & liaising with suppliers and key stakeholders across the organisation
• Business (Finance) Acumen
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience of owning, driving and delivering business results
• IT proficient (particularly Excel, PowerPoint)
• Background in Accounting and Finance. The successful candidate will be from a multi-disciplinary background with a proven track record of having demonstrated the key competences listed above

Desired Skills:

• Experience of using SAGE ERP X3
• Recognised Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICEAW)
• Strong experience in AP or Finance operations

Clearance Requirements:

• BPSS Pre-screening required to Start

Leidos UK! Join our team and discover a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity, trust, caring management, communication transparency, work-life balance, and overall job satisfaction...

What we do for you:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent.

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Flexible Working Scheme

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

The Logistics Commodities & Services Transformation (LCST) Programme (http://https//www.leidos.com/company/global/uk-europe/LCST) for the UK Ministry of Defence is a critical effort to enhance and improve the UK’s defence supply chain. The programme provides essential services such as storage and distribution for the MOD's materiel, including a global freight service and the procurement and inventory management of 70,000 commodity NATO Stock Number (NSNs).

Working together as Team Leidos we are helping to transform the UK's defence supply chain by providing an integration of a complex mixture of services, at low risk, using a modern suite of systems that will deliver one version of the truth. For the first time, the MOD will see the whole picture, as it is happening.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose:

you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change.

Collaboration:

having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People:

Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing . We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

£54,600.00-£70,000.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [e-mail] .

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/) .

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.