Accounts Payable Manager

About the Company:

This company is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation with a strong presence in the consultancy industry. Based in London, the company has established itself as a leader in its field, boasting revenues exceeding £100M annually. The company values collaboration, sustainability, and inclusion, fostering a welcoming and sociable environment for its employees. With a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, this company is undergoing significant process enhancements in its Purchase to Pay operations, making it an exciting time to join the team.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a dynamic team within this thriving organisation. The role offers the chance to oversee and support a team of four Accounts Payable Assistants, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations across the full Accounts Payable cycle. This position is pivotal in maintaining strong supplier relationships, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of payments, and driving process improvements. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and delivering changes to the company’s Purchase to Pay process, contributing to its growth and efficiency. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a collaborative and values-led environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the Accounts Payable team, ensuring all activities are completed to a high standard.
• Manage the full end-to-end Accounts Payable process, including invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, staff expenses, and payment runs.
• Oversee finance inbox workflows and resolve queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and review the Accounts Payable ledger, ensuring timely reconciliation and resolution of discrepancies.
• Review and approve supplier statement reconciliations.
• Ensure staff expenses and remittances are processed in line with company policy and schedule.
• Develop team capability through coaching, training, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes and resolve queries.
• Assist with audit preparation and ensure strong internal controls are maintained.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems and drive efficiency across Accounts Payable operations.
• Act as a key point of contact for supplier escalations and internal stakeholder queries.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in managing or supervising an Accounts Payable team.
• Strong knowledge of the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, ideally within a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.
• Experience delivering process changes and improvements.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle NetSuite or a similar ERP system.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge, collaborate, and lead.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and lead by example.
• A solutions-focused mindset with a passion for improving processes and supporting team development.
• Commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and continuous personal and team growth.

This Accounts Payable Manager role offers the chance to join a collaborative and sociable finance team, where you will interact with all departments and contribute to the company’s success. With opportunities for training and growth, this position provides scope to increase responsibility as your role develops. If you are an experienced Accounts Payable Manager looking for your next challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organisation.