We are recruiting an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join a fast-paced, multi-site business on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys managing and developing teams while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day operation of a high-volume AP function.
Working closely with senior finance leadership, you will oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process across a complex, multi-entity environment, ensuring strong controls, efficient processes, and excellent stakeholder engagement throughout the business.
Key Responsibilities - Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Accounts Payable professionals.
- Manage the end-to-end AP function across multiple entities and locations.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of high-volume supplier invoices and payments.
- Oversee purchase order controls and 3-way matching processes.
- Maintain strong financial controls and compliance across the AP function.
- Partner with senior stakeholders, including Finance Directors, C-suite executives, and operational teams.
- Support process improvement initiatives and finance projects where required.
- Monitor performance against KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
Candidate Requirements - Proven experience managing an Accounts Payable team within a high-volume environment.
- Strong people management and leadership skills.
- Hands-on experience with purchase orders, 3-way matching, and multi-entity structures.
- Experience operating within a multi-site business.
- Strong SAP experience.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to balance operational delivery with process improvement initiatives.
Preferred Industry Background Candidates from the following sectors will be particularly well suited: - Real Estate / Property
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Hotels
- Other multi-site commercial businesses
What's on Offer - Opportunity to lead a well-established AP function.
- Exposure to senior finance and executive stakeholders.
- Dynamic and collaborative working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
