Accounts Payable Leader – UK & Ireland, Process Optimisation

Lagardère Travel Retail (IRE); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simplyhealth cash plan

Retail Trust

Life insurance

In-store discounts up to 25%

Job summary

Lagardère Travel Retail is seeking an Accounting Manager - Accounts Payable to lead the AP function across UK & Ireland, ensuring accurate supplier payments, strong controls, and timely reporting. You will drive consistency, standards, and scalable processes in a fast-paced travel retail environment.

You will manage a team of AP professionals, partner with operations and procurement, implement process improvements, and support audits while maintaining vendor relationships and compliance with VAT

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or equivalent with significant experience.
• Strong SAP experience and high-volume processing knowledge.
• Experience leading an AP function across multiple sites and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the Accounts Payable function for UK & Ireland entities.
• Ensure timely processing of supplier invoices, expenses, payments, and reconciliations.
• Maintain robust controls to ensure VAT compliance and audit readiness.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across AP processes.
• Coach and develop Accounts Payable staff and manage resource planning.

Skills

People leadership

Process improvement

Financial controls

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lagardère Travel Retail is seeking an Accounting Manager - Accounts Payable to lead the AP function across UK & Ireland, ensuring accurate supplier payments, strong controls, and timely reporting. You will drive consistency, standards, and scalable processes in a fast-paced travel retail environment.

You will manage a team of AP professionals, partner with operations and procurement, implement process improvements, and support audits while maintaining vendor relationships and compliance with VAT