Accounts Payable and Receivable Manager

Insite Finance; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Real ownership of role

Opportunities for process improvement

Job summary

A stable financial services firm based in Milton Keynes is looking for an Accounts Payable and Receivable Manager to oversee AP and AR cycles. This hybrid role involves managing bank reconciliations, leading balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring month-end deadlines while improving processes. Ideal candidates have strong finance experience, can effectively communicate with teams, and maintain rigorous controls. A professional qualification is advantageous but not essential. Salary ranges from £50,000 to £55,000.

Qualifications

• Strong experience running AP and AR processes in a busy finance environment.
• Confident managing reconciliations and clearing complex ledger items.
• Comfortable improving processes and tightening controls.
• Clear communicator who can work with both finance and operations teams.
• Detail-focused, organised and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable cycle.
• Manage bank reconciliations and cash allocation processes.
• Lead balance sheet reconciliations and resolve aged items.
• Ensure month-end deadlines are met accurately and consistently.
• Act as the main contact for transactional queries.
• Support quarterly VAT return preparation and submission.
• Strengthen internal controls and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Coach and guide Accounts Assistants within the team.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure smooth handling of customer payments.

Skills

Experience running AP and AR processes

Managing reconciliations

Improving processes

Communicating with finance and operations teams

Detail-oriented

Organized

Proactive

Education

Professional qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Accounts Payable and Receivable Manager

Milton Keynes (Hybrid)

£50,000 to £55,000 per year

If you're someone who genuinely enjoys bringing structure, control and clarity to transactional finance, this Accounts Payable and Receivable Manager role offers real ownership. You'll take the lead across AP, AR and cash processes, ensuring money in and out of the business is handled accurately, on time and with minimal risk exposure.

This is a hybrid opportunity based in Milton Keynes within the Financial Services sector, giving you the chance to manage end-to-end processes while working closely with operational and finance stakeholders.

As Accounts Payable and Receivable Manager, you won't just oversee processing. You'll drive improvements, strengthen controls and act as the go‑to person for all things transactional.

What you'll be doing

• Overseeing the full Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable cycle
• Managing bank reconciliations and cash allocation processes
• Leading balance sheet reconciliations and resolving aged items
• Ensuring month‑end deadlines are met accurately and consistently
• Acting as main contact for transactional queries across the business
• Supporting quarterly VAT return preparation and submission
• Strengthening internal controls and maintaining audit‑ready documentation
• Coaching and guiding Accounts Assistants within the team
• Working cross‑functionally to ensure smooth handling of customer payments and refunds

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience running AP and AR processes in a busy finance environment
• Confident managing reconciliations and clearing complex ledger items
• Comfortable improving processes and tightening controls
• Clear communicator who can work with both finance and operations teams
• Detail‑focused, organised and proactive
• A professional qualification would be advantageous, but it’s not essential

What’s on offer

• Salary between £50,000 and £55,000
• Hybrid working arrangement in Milton Keynes
• Stable, established employer in the Financial Services sector
• Scope to influence systems and improve processes
• A visible role with real ownership

If you’re ready to step into an Accounts Payable and Receivable Manager position where your impact is felt day to day, this is worth a conversation.