Accounts Payable Manager

Vitae Financial Recruitment; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected financial recruitment agency seeks an experienced Interim Accounts Payable Manager in Aylesbury. This role requires overseeing all Accounts Payable functions and managing a team to ensure compliance and financial accuracy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AP leadership, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. This is a hybrid working position with an initial contract of 3-6 months.

Qualifications

• Proven background in Accounts Payable leadership in a fast-paced environment.
• Experienced in managing and motivating teams with a supportive approach.
• Strong organisational skills, thriving in deadline-driven settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely processing of supplier payments.
• Manage a small team, providing guidance and performance oversight.
• Engage with stakeholders to improve AP processes and hold departments accountable.

Skills

Accounts Payable leadership

Team management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication with stakeholders

Job description

Overview

Interim Accounts Payable Manager, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Hybrid (2-3 days on-site per week). Length: 3-6 Months. Circa £32- £35kpa equiv. Start Date: ASAP.

We are proud to be working with a well-regarded organisation that has built a strong reputation for valuing and investing in its people. With a positive and collaborative culture, our client is looking for an experienced Interim Accounts Payable Manager to step into a key role during a period of transition.

Role

You will lead the day-to-day running of the Accounts Payable function, managing a small team and ensuring all activities align with the company's financial objectives and regulatory standards. This is a hands-on, leadership-focused interim opportunity where your expertise will make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of all supplier payments
• Manage and support a small team, providing guidance, coaching, and performance oversight
• Drive the team to meet tight deadlines and performance metrics, in line with compliance and regulatory requirements
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and control, ensuring all transactions are processed with precision and due diligence
• Engage with stakeholders across the business to improve AP processes, escalate issues, and hold departments accountable where necessary

Ideal Candidate

• Proven background in Accounts Payable leadership, ideally in a fast-paced environment
• Experienced in managing and motivating teams, with a collaborative and supportive approach
• Strong organisational skills and able to thrive in a deadline-driven setting
• Meticulous attention to detail and a methodical, process-driven mindset
• Confident communicator, capable of liaising with senior stakeholders and challenging processes where appropriate

Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy