Accounts Payable Manager
About the job
We're working exclusively with a well-established, privately owned UK group, to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Manager.
This is a key leadership role within a high-performing finance function, overseeing a small but capable AP team and ensuring the smooth, accurate, and efficient running of the end-to-end purchase-to-pay process.
The business has built a strong reputation in its market over many years and continues to grow organically, supported by a culture that values people, accountability, and continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of processes, developing teams, and driving operational excellence within a busy, multi-entity environment.
Why This Business?
This is a company that genuinely invests in its people and culture. You'll be joining a stable, long-standing organisation that offers:
- Employee-owned structure, giving colleagues a direct stake in the success of the business
- Competitive salary with regular reviews
- Annual bonus scheme linked to company performance
- Strong pension contribution
- Enhanced holiday allowance with option to buy/sell additional days
- A supportive, down-to-earth culture with low bureaucracy
- Genuine long-term progression opportunities within a growing group
- Ongoing development and training support
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (where applicable to role requirements)
- Stability of a well-established business with the feel of a modern, forward-thinking organisation
The Role
As Accounts Payable Manager, you will take ownership of the AP function, leading a team of around 6 and ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient processing of supplier invoices and payments.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, coaching, and developing a small Accounts Payable team
- Conducting regular performance reviews and supporting professional development
- Monitoring and managing team workload on a daily/weekly basis
- Overseeing the full end-to-end AP process including invoice verification, coding, approvals, and payment runs
- Ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data
- Maintaining and improving AP controls, processes, and best practices
- Managing supplier relationships and resolving queries or discrepancies in a timely manner
- Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Supporting audit requirements and providing documentation where needed
- Working collaboratively with wider finance teams, including credit control, to ensure a joined-up approach
- Supporting ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives
About You
- Proven experience in Accounts Payable, including team leadership or supervisory responsibility
- Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes in a multi-entity or high-volume environment
- Confident managing stakeholder and supplier relationships
- Process-driven mindset with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
What's on Offer
- Leadership role within a stable, growing UK group
- Employee ownership and performance-related bonus
- Strong benefits package and holiday allowance
- Supportive, people-first culture
- Hybrid/flexible working options
- Genuine opportunity to make a measurable impact in a well-respected business
If this sounds like you, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss your application further.
