The Role: AP Manager 

The Restaurant: This is a Support Office role, Kirby Street, Farringdon, London 

The Salary: Competitive Salary Package

Reporting to: Group Financial Controller

Why work for us:

• Industry leading pay: We value your expertise and dedication.
• Dine with style: Enjoy a lavish 50% discount at all our restaurants, all day, every day.
• Exclusive perks: Our teams have access to some of the best discounts and cashback from a range of top retailers and cinema tickets at unbeatable prices through the Lifeworks app.
• Financial freedom: Take control of your finances with Wagestream – track your earnings in real time, access up to 40% of your pay instantly and save directly from your salary.
• Wellness support: Your wellbeing matters to us! Benefit from a confidential Employee Assistance Program with a 24/7 helpline and 6 complimentary sessions with a trained counsellor.
• Total Wellbeing Package: Embrace a holistic approach to health with WeCare – offering UK based online GP appointments, mental health counselling, fitness programs, legal and financial guidance and more!
• Dental care made easy: With Tooth Fairy you have instant access to expert advice and prescriptions from the comfort of your own home.
• Mindfulness at your fingertips: Boost your mental wellbeing with myStrength – a personalised app offering guidance and practices to overcome life’s challenges and enhance mental health.
• Forward thinking: With Care Concierge you can navigate later life care with ease through a personalised service offering guidance, funding support and peace of mind.
• Nourish your body: We offer healthy and nutritious meals whilst on shift.
• Recognition and Reward for a job well done: Shine bright with our Employee of the Month scheme, Long Service Awards and numerous group incentives. You may even earn a place at our yearly employee awards night!
• Grow with us: You will have access to some of the best training our industry has to offer. You will have access to our training platform, D&D Connect which is packed with resources to nurture your skills and knowledge.
• Make a difference: Give back to the community with an optional paid day each year for volunteering efforts.
• Spread the love: Benefit from our recommend a friend scheme and share the joy of joining our team.

Who we are:

At D&D London we are passionate about all things food and drink. We strive to deliver quality in everything we do, each time we do it. With over 25 diverse venues across 5 cities including London, New York and Paris - there is a restaurant for every occasion. Each of our sites pride themselves on the unique designs, the freshest produce and the most exclusive settings. Founded in 2006 by David Loewi, the mission has always been the same, to provide each and every guest with a luxury experience when stepping foot into our restaurants, bars and hotel. Through the years we have paved the way in the luxury dining scene, acquiring some of the most iconic venues in London and beyond, venues such as Bluebird Chelsea, 100 Wardour St, Quaglino’s, 20 Stories, Orelle and South Place Hotel.

A bit about what you will be doing:

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller the AP Manager will manage a team AP analysts and be responsible for managing all AP activities for the Group, ensuring timely payment of vendor invoices, maintain accurate records and AP controls. As AP manager you will also play an important support role for key financial systems.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of AP Analysts to ensure they are working efficiently and effectively. Offer support when needed to deal with any queries or issues that arise
• Prepare and approve bi-weekly pay runs and liaising with Group to be in line with cashflow budget. Send final report on processed payments
• Key point of contact for dealing with escalated queries from other departments, suppliers, operations etc

Systems:

• Highly involved in the integration of new accounting and purchasing order systems
• IDOCS: maintenance of user accounts, checking for last active date to ensure active users does not pass 150
• SAP:
• 1. maintenance of user accounts, checking for last active date to ensure active users does not breach 30 B1 licences and 27 for SAP Professional license
• 2. Adding new suppliers to SAP, adding and verify bank details
• 3. Create new Items Groups and Items on SAP to be mapped to iDocs

• Run adhoc reports when requested such as suppliers spends, payments, balances at specific periods and weekly creditors report
• Year-end audit for AP queries such as supplier payments, creditors listings, supplier statements and reconciliations
• Reviewing and improving processes to help the business operate more efficiently whilst ensuring adherence to purchase ledger policies
• Liaising with other Finance departments to ensure AP section of the management accounts are correct

Candidate requirements

• Education: accounting / finance related subject preferred
• Experience: 3+ years directly related AP experience within restaurant / hospitality sector
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable Processes including end to end P2P process, payments, reconciliations etc
• Ability to plan work, evaluate and provide direction to team
• Good knowledge of excels, using vlookups, pivot tables, formulas etc
• Strong communication skills to facilitate working closely with other parts of the business including purchasing, commercial, group and sites
• Strong analytical skills to be able to solve technical and non technical day to day issues effecting the AP process

The Role: AP Manager 

The Restaurant: This is a Support Office role, Kirby Street, Farringdon, London 

The Salary: Competitive Salary Package

Reporting to: Group Financial Controller

Why work for us:

• Industry leading pay: We value your expertise and dedication.
• Dine with style: Enjoy a lavish 50% discount at all our restaurants, all day, every day.
• Exclusive perks: Our teams have access to some of the best discounts and cashback from a range of top retailers and cinema tickets at unbeatable prices through the Lifeworks app.
• Financial freedom: Take control of your finances with Wagestream – track your earnings in real time, access up to 40% of your pay instantly and save directly from your salary.
• Wellness support: Your wellbeing matters to us! Benefit from a confidential Employee Assistance Program with a 24/7 helpline and 6 complimentary sessions with a trained counsellor.
• Total Wellbeing Package: Embrace a holistic approach to health with WeCare – offering UK based online GP appointments, mental health counselling, fitness programs, legal and financial guidance and more!
• Dental care made easy: With Tooth Fairy you have instant access to expert advice and prescriptions from the comfort of your own home.
• Mindfulness at your fingertips: Boost your mental wellbeing with myStrength – a personalised app offering guidance and practices to overcome life’s challenges and enhance mental health.
• Forward thinking: With Care Concierge you can navigate later life care with ease through a personalised service offering guidance, funding support and peace of mind.
• Nourish your body: We offer healthy and nutritious meals whilst on shift.
• Recognition and Reward for a job well done: Shine bright with our Employee of the Month scheme, Long Service Awards and numerous group incentives. You may even earn a place at our yearly employee awards night!
• Grow with us: You will have access to some of the best training our industry has to offer. You will have access to our training platform, D&D Connect which is packed with resources to nurture your skills and knowledge.
• Make a difference: Give back to the community with an optional paid day each year for volunteering efforts.
• Spread the love: Benefit from our recommend a friend scheme and share the joy of joining our team.

Who we are:

At D&D London we are passionate about all things food and drink. We strive to deliver quality in everything we do, each time we do it. With over 25 diverse venues across 5 cities including London, New York and Paris - there is a restaurant for every occasion. Each of our sites pride themselves on the unique designs, the freshest produce and the most exclusive settings. Founded in 2006 by David Loewi, the mission has always been the same, to provide each and every guest with a luxury experience when stepping foot into our restaurants, bars and hotel. Through the years we have paved the way in the luxury dining scene, acquiring some of the most iconic venues in London and beyond, venues such as Bluebird Chelsea, 100 Wardour St, Quaglino’s, 20 Stories, Orelle and South Place Hotel.

A bit about what you will be doing:

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller the AP Manager will manage a team AP analysts and be responsible for managing all AP activities for the Group, ensuring timely payment of vendor invoices, maintain accurate records and AP controls. As AP manager you will also play an important support role for key financial systems.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of AP Analysts to ensure they are working efficiently and effectively. Offer support when needed to deal with any queries or issues that arise
• Prepare and approve bi-weekly pay runs and liaising with Group to be in line with cashflow budget. Send final report on processed payments
• Key point of contact for dealing with escalated queries from other departments, suppliers, operations etc

Systems:

• Highly involved in the integration of new accounting and purchasing order systems
• IDOCS: maintenance of user accounts, checking for last active date to ensure active users does not pass 150
• SAP:
• 1. maintenance of user accounts, checking for last active date to ensure active users does not breach 30 B1 licences and 27 for SAP Professional license
• 2. Adding new suppliers to SAP, adding and verify bank details
• 3. Create new Items Groups and Items on SAP to be mapped to iDocs

• Run adhoc reports when requested such as suppliers spends, payments, balances at specific periods and weekly creditors report
• Year-end audit for AP queries such as supplier payments, creditors listings, supplier statements and reconciliations
• Reviewing and improving processes to help the business operate more efficiently whilst ensuring adherence to purchase ledger policies
• Liaising with other Finance departments to ensure AP section of the management accounts are correct

Candidate requirements

• Education: accounting / finance related subject preferred
• Experience: 3+ years directly related AP experience within restaurant / hospitality sector
• Knowledge of Accounts Payable Processes including end to end P2P process, payments, reconciliations etc
• Ability to plan work, evaluate and provide direction to team
• Good knowledge of excels, using vlookups, pivot tables, formulas etc
• Strong communication skills to facilitate working closely with other parts of the business including purchasing, commercial, group and sites
• Strong analytical skills to be able to solve technical and non technical day to day issues effecting the AP process