Accounts Payable Manager

Riada Resourcing; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager in Ballymena to oversee finance operations and manage the accounts payable team. This role involves ensuring compliance, driving process improvements, and providing leadership within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance, and over 5 years of experience in accounts payable with strong systems knowledge. This opportunity offers a chance to lead important finance functions in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Strong systems knowledge, including the ability to quickly learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable operations.
• Supervise the accounts payable team and T&E.
• Ensure vendor invoices are processed accurately and timely.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Microsoft Excel

Leadership

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A well-established organisation in Ballymena is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and oversee its finance operations. This key role involves managing the full accounts payable function, driving process improvements, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and providing strong leadership within a fast-paced finance team.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, approvals, and payment runs.
• Supervise and manage the accounts payable team and T&E, including hands on training, and mentoring
• Ensure all vendor invoices are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with internal policies.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes related to AP, including reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Procurement and department heads to maintain effective vendor management and expense tracking
• Manage/assist in implementing new Procure-To-Pay policies and procedures. Identify opportunities for business process improvements and contribute to the development and implementation of new procedures, including system integrations.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and analysis related to outgoing payments.
• Perform ad hoc projects as assigned and assist on projects with various finance team members.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, with emphasis in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• 5 plus years of progressive experience in accounts payable.
• 2 plus years of supervisory experience.
• Strong systems knowledge, including the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 30 Nov 2025

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 01 Dec 2025