3 Days Left: Accounts Payable

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the group-wide AP function across multiple geographies. This role is responsible for overseeing AP operations, driving process improvements, ensuring compliance, and optimising the use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Continia. The successful candidate will manage a high-volume transaction environment and lead an AP function across Ireland, the UK, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Austria.

Mission

At CCS Cleaning, our mission is CLEANING TO THE CORE.

We are a cleaning family company that believes in sustainability, both for our planet and our clients. By cleaning in an environmentally responsible manner, we ensure consistent and ecologically friendly results. We serve clients in the retail and hospitality sectors across multiple European markets.

CCS is a family business established in 1967, employing thousands of people across nine countries.

We pride ourselves on an informal work culture and enthusiastic teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and develop the AP team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Responsible for the group-wide AP function, including processes, controls, efficiencies, and communication across all regions.
- Support the Financial Controller in managing AP team members in NL/BE and DE/AU, ensuring consistency and compliance. (NL/BE and DE/AU will report operationally to the Financial Controller but functionally to the AP Manager for the AP function).
- Oversee AP process management and compliance in NL/BE and DE/AU, aligning with local regulations and group standards.

ERP System Optimization

- Champion the effective and optimal use of Business Central, ensuring AP processes are fully integrated and automated.
- Manage Continia ensuring smooth invoice capture and workflow management.
- Drive system improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort.

Operational Excellence

- Supplier invoice processing for IE, UK, and PL.
- Perform creditor reconciliations for IE, UK, and PL, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain oversight of fuel card usage and reconciliation processes.
- Complete VAT returns for IE, UK, and PL, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Manage AP inbox and ticketing systems to ensure timely resolution of queries.

Reporting & Analysis

- Report on AP metrics and KPIs, continuously evolving them to reflect business needs. Proactively take appropriate action in areas signaled for attention by metrics.
- Provide insights and recommendations to senior finance leadership based on AP performance data.
- Contribute to group cash flow forecasting, particularly AP-related outflows.

Qualifications And Skills:

- Proven experience in an AP leadership role within a multi-entity, multi-country environment.
- Demonstrated success in managing high-volume transaction processing with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.
- Track record of delivering systems and process improvements, particularly within ERP platforms.
- Experience with VAT compliance and reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
- Excellent understanding of AP processes, controls, and compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure.
- Experience working in a finance transformation or shared services environment.
- Familiarity with automation tools and digital workflows.
- A collaborative mindset with a continuous improvement ethos.
- Previous experience with Microsoft Business Central and Continia is a plus.

*Please note we are a commercial cleaning company, unfortunately we do not offer domestic cleaning services.

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