Accounts Payable Lead — High-Volume Retail Finance

Morgan McKinley (Milton Keynes); Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties partners with a major retail business to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Manager. You will lead a high-volume AP operation, ensure accurate processing of supplier invoices and timely payments, and drive process improvements.

The role offers scope to manage a small team, build relationships across finance and procurement, and contribute to month-end activities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume accounts payable environments.
• Able to lead and develop a small AP team.
• Strong attention to detail and timely payments.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operation of a high-volume AP function in a busy retail environment.
• Lead, support and develop the AP team to maintain service levels.
• Oversee processing and matching of supplier invoices against POs and goods received.
• Monitor invoice discrepancies and resolve issues with suppliers and internal teams.
• Review supplier statements and reconcile accounts.
• Oversee payment runs ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Produce regular AP performance reports and drive process improvements.
• Support month-end/year-end activities and audits.

Skills

Accounts payable

Team management

Invoice processing

Vendor relations

Excel

Financial controls

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties partners with a major retail business to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Manager. You will lead a high-volume AP operation, ensure accurate processing of supplier invoices and timely payments, and drive process improvements.

The role offers scope to manage a small team, build relationships across finance and procurement, and contribute to month-end activities in a fast-paced environment.