Accounts Payable Leader — Hybrid, Pension, Parking

Pertemps Education Network; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Excellent pension scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Pertemps Education Network is recruiting an experienced Accounts Payable Manager in Glasgow. You will lead a team and drive efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within the AP function, ensuring timely supplier payments and strategic alignment with group goals.

The role requires strong leadership, process improvement skills, and excellent stakeholder management in a fast-paced, global environment. Hybrid working model and pension are included.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a team in Accounts Payable.
• Strong knowledge of AP processes and systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic mindset with ability to drive transformation.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 8-12 direct reports within AP.
• Set and implement short- and medium-term objectives for AP.
• Ensure timely supplier payments in line with SLAs.
• Drive improvements in AP processes and systems.
• Oversee accurate processing of AP transactions and compliance.
• Coach and train team to achieve high performance.
• Prepare AP reports and KPI metrics for insights.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve supplier payment issues.
• Escalate complex supplier inquiries and disputes.
• Work with senior management to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Team management

Accounts Payable

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Pertemps Education Network is recruiting an experienced Accounts Payable Manager in Glasgow. You will lead a team and drive efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within the AP function, ensuring timely supplier payments and strategic alignment with group goals.

The role requires strong leadership, process improvement skills, and excellent stakeholder management in a fast-paced, global environment. Hybrid working model and pension are included.