Accounts Payable Supervisor

About us

Arena Racing Company does so much more than lead the UK’s largest horse racing group. We have 21 racing venues showcasing horse racing, greyhound racing, golf courses, hotels and events. In short, leisure, entertainment, media production and distribution are at the heart of what we do, making it an exciting and diverse place to work!

Our success is a team effort which is why we offer great opportunities for growth, development and career progression. After all, it’s our employees that enable us to offer first class service and create an electric atmosphere, all within an industry we love.
 

About the role

Based at Doncaster Racecourse the Accounts Payable Supervisor will be working as part of a centralised accounts payable team with the responsibility of ensuring purchase systems, process & procedures are adhered to within your regionalised team. As Accounts Payable Supervisor you will need to work closely with the Accounts Payable Assistant’s to coordinate the timely processing of supplier invoices & employee expenses as well as building a positive relationship with site finance teams to ensure suppliers are paid in a timely manner.

Key responsibilities for the role will include:
•    Oversee the accurate processing of purchase invoices by Accounts Payable Assistants offering assistance where needed.
•    Communicate with both suppliers & site operators to address supplier queries, resolving in a timely manner.
•    Liaise with site operators to ensure the purchase order & delivery process is being adhered to correctly. 
•    Oversee supplier statement reconciliation process
•    Coordinate payment runs as per the companies payment terms policy, liaising with site finance teams where necessary.
•    Take responsibility for creditor account maintenance, ensuring invoices are correctly allocated to DD’s and payment runs.
•    Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls
•    Maintain the internal purchase order system and manage the electronic IndiCater purchasing process
•    Prepare financial reports as required
•    Provide support to wider finance as required

About you

•    3 years’ experience in a similar role, with a working knowledge of accounts payable
•    Have previously managed finance teams
•    Excellent relationship management
•    Possesses leadership and negotiation skills
•    Take initiative and the ability to work independently
•    Team player with pronounced numerical affinity and accuracy
•    Previous experience with ERP systems (Exchequer) an advantage
•    Excellent written and verbal communication
 

What ARC can offer you

Personal Development and Bonuses
•    Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
•    Employee referral scheme because your opinion matters
•    Internal development programmes to help you progress
•    Support with study through our study assistance schemes

Days Out & Leave 
•    Want to experience a day on the other side? 2 Annual Members badges, giving access to over    500 racedays, as well as discounts on hospitality & room rates at ARC venues
•    Because we value work-life balance we offer an annual leave entitlement starting at 22 days plus bank and public holidays- increasing on your work anniversaries up to 28 days!

Because your health & wellbeing comes first
•    Company life assurance scheme
•    Employee Health Cash plan
•    Cycle to work scheme

And so much more.…

We are on a thrilling journey. So, to join us at our next destination, be part of a winning team and to learn more about our company and this exciting opportunity apply today.