DPD is one of the fastest growing express parcel delivery companies in the UK, with a turnover of £1.9 billion. As a multi award-winning company that has been voted the nation’s favourite parcel carrier for eight years running, we have a very clear strategy to support our enviable position. We will deliver the best service, use the best technology, recruit and retain the best people in the industry and be the UK's most sustainable delivery company.

Our Financial Accounting Manager is looking to recruit a Transaction Processing Manager to join their high performing team. This role will be based from our offices in Smethwick.

Within this role you will be responsible for managing and developing the Accounts Payable and Cashier functions in line with company objectives. The role will report to the Financial Accounting Manager and you will be responsible for a small team covering both functions. 

Other key responsibilities of this role; 

• Developing processes in line with company objectives

• Leading the team to achieve departmental and company targets including days to pay 

• Improving existing processes within the department ensuring year on year improvement to departmental performance

• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders both within and external to the Finance Department as well as external suppliers. 

About You

As the successful candidate you must have at least 5 years experience within a busy Account Payable function, preferably for a large company. Ideally this will be from a fast paced similar industry but this is not essential. 

• You will have managed a small team, and have demonstrable experience of developing those individuals within their roles

• A passion for numbers and data is essential as well as the ability to use a number of analytical techniques. 

• Excellent communications skills with the ability to communicate in a number of ways and at all levels

• Self confident, self motivated, with a flexible approach to work

• Strong IT skills especially using programs such as Excel. 

Specific Requirements

• A full driving licence is essential for this role 

Remuneration

Your package will include an excellent basic salary and an attractive bonus scheme that is based on individual and company targets. As well as this you have access to some other fantastic optional benefits such as Cycle2Work Scheme, Dining Cards, Holiday trading and discounts and savings on 1,000’s of retailers.

There is a culture of recognition and reward within DPD with long-service awards, a special recognition programme for those individuals that go above and beyond, the DPD Personality of the Year and an award ceremony at our annual company conference attended by over 1,000 delegates.

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer