Valda Energy is a dynamic and rapidly growing energy supplier based in Bicester, committed to driving business success through smart, reliable energy solutions. Established in 2019 by industry experts, we bring together a diverse combination of talent to foster continuous sustainable growth. We challenge the existing marketplace with our leading, tech-driven, and customer-focused approach. Our passion for innovation and dedication to exceptional service sets us apart.
At Valda Energy, we live by our core values: communicate, collaborate, own it, embrace change, and put the customer first. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and evolving culture. From introducing new benefits to offering structured training opportunities and hosting frequent social events, we ensure our employees thrive.
Annual salary between £40k and £50k (dependent on experience)
Company annual bonus scheme
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a length of service award increasing up to 30 days, plus an extra day off during your birthday month
Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Health
Access to The Grid, our employee engagement and rewards platform, giving you exclusive discounts at hundreds of retailers, wellbeing resources, recognition tools, and more
Life Insurance policy, providing coverage at four times your salary
Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and guidance
Enjoy an array of complimentary snacks, drinks, and lunch options in our office
Salary sacrifice pension scheme where we will match contributions up to 5%
In-house learning and development team devoted to nurturing your talent, unlocking potential and propelling you towards being your best
Refer a friend scheme (up to £500), monthly team events, annual company events & recognition awards
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join the Financial Controls team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Accounts Payable Manager will take ownership of the transactional finance function, managing two Finance Assistants and ensuring that supplier processes, payment controls, reconciliations and AP routines are performed accurately, efficiently and in line with internal control requirements.
This is a key role within the Finance team. The successful candidate will be expected to bring strong Accounts Payable experience, process ownership, control awareness and team management capability. The role is suited to someone who has previously owned an AP function or worked at an experienced AP supervisory/managerial level.
This role will be responsible for strengthening the AP control environment, reducing avoidable escalations, improving supplier governance and ensuring the transactional finance team operates with clear ownership, discipline and accountability.
Day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Lead and manage the Transactional Finance team, providing day-to-day support, coaching and performance management
Own the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, ensuring supplier invoices are processed, approved and paid accurately and on time
Manage the AP inbox and supplier relationships, ensuring queries, disputes and aged creditor balances are resolved promptly
Oversee supplier onboarding, bank detail amendments and statement reconciliations, ensuring robust controls and fraud prevention measures are followed
Manage payment runs, ensuring appropriate approvals, accurate payment files and effective duplicate payment prevention controls
Support month-end close activities, including supplier reconciliations, accruals, creditor reporting and audit requests
Drive continuous improvement across Accounts Payable by strengthening processes, reducing manual workarounds and improving the use of finance systems
Partner with the Financial Controller to enhance Accounts Payable policies, supplier governance and wider transactional finance processes, while supporting the ongoing development of the finance function
7+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable, with previous experience in an AP Manager, AP Supervisor or senior transactional finance role, and a strong understanding of supplier ledgers, payment runs, reconciliations and AP controls
A relevant finance qualification or working towards one (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA), with a commitment to continued professional development
Experience managing or supervising a small team, with the ability to organise workloads, support development and provide effective day-to-day guidance
Strong numerical and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail and a control-focused mindset to ensure accuracy, compliance and effective financial governance
Confident Excel user with experience working across multiple finance systems, identifying process improvements, reducing manual workarounds and supporting AP automation
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to resolve escalations, challenge ineffective processes and represent Finance professionally
Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and coordinate workloads across a team
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth SME environment, with exposure to documenting processes, strengthening controls and improving finance operations
If you like the sound of this role, we encourage you to apply even if you aren’t confident that you meet all of the requirements – you may be just who we’re looking for. We are extremely proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. To make your recruitment experience with us accessible to you, we encourage you to let us know if you have any individual requirements. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team on [email protected]
