Accounts Payable Manager

Bulb is currently in special administration. We’re operating as normal and hiring important roles to help us meet our mission during this time. We power over one million homes with green energy and are here to help people lower their energy bills and cut carbon emissions. We’re an accredited Living Wage Employer and certified B Corp. Current Bulb benefits – from private healthcare to holiday – will continue to be offered to new team members who join during special administration.

We are looking for someone who will lead and manage our Accounts Payable. This role will look to review and refine our existing PTP processes and will work closely with key stakeholders across the business.

This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to move into a broad and expanded role within a fast-paced environment.

Take ownership of Bulb’s accounts payable process which spans multiple currencies across Bulb’s UK and US businesses

Oversee routine department activities, such as approving supplier payments and employee expenses, ensuring that they are paid accurately and on time

Maintain accurate and complete supplier records

Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders across Bulb.

Manage a team of 3 to 4 accounts payable professionals

Work closely with Bulb’s Special Administrator’s payments and supplier management teams

Previous experience within accounts payable

Previous management experience

Strong critical thinking and attention to detail

Problem solver and the ability to multitask, prioritise and manage time effectively

Experience using Microsoft Office packages, especially Excel or Google Sheets

Experience working in large organisation and prior experience working in energy or utilities

Experience working with high volume of transactions in industries such as energy retail

Experience working in a fast paced start-up environment

Experience with DocuPeak and Netsuite

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays + the chance to buy an additional week of holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Free porridge, coffee, fruit and snacks throughout the day

We believe diversity is important at all levels. You’re welcome at Bulb wherever you’re from and whoever you are. We believe we need a diverse team to achieve our mission. It takes people from all horizons to shake and disrupt the energy industry. We also believe a diverse team better reflects our diverse member base and helps us build better products.

Research has shown that some groups, for instance women, self-nominate on application at a lower rate than men. We encourage everyone who is interested in the role to apply - even if you’re not ready now you’ll have the opportunity to receive feedback on which skills you should grow to become a strong future candidate. You can read our D&I blog here.