Accounts Payable Manager

MCS Group; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

Annual bonus 10%

Job summary

MCS Group is partnering with a growing multi-site organisation in Belfast to appoint an Accounts Payable Manager. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will lead the AP function, develop the team, and ensure efficient processing of supplier invoices across sites.

This leadership role involves managing key vendor relationships, standardising AP policies, supporting month-end activities, and partnering with senior stakeholders to drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an accounts payable team.
• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Deadline oriented with strong stakeholder management.
• Strong communication and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounts payable team in Belfast
• Mentor and coach staff
• Manage relationships with key vendors as escalation point
• Document and standardise AP policies
• Assist with month end duties
• Additional duties as outlined in the full job description

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Deadline orientation

High-volume environment

Job description

Accounts Payable Manager - Belfast

MCS Group are partnering with a growing, multi-site organisation as they look to appoint an Accounts Payable Manager to their expanding finance function in Belfast.

The Company:

Our client is a well-established organisation operating across a number of locations, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services. The business continues to experience sustained growth, driven by a focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and customer-centric delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and evolving business in a key leadership role within the finance team, working closely with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making and ongoing business growth.

The Rewards:

• £45-50k base salary (depending on experience) + extensive benefits;
• Annual Bonus (10%);
• Hybrid working (3 Days Office);
• Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking organisation;

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for:

• Lead and develop the accounts payable team based in Belfast
• Mentor and coach staff identifying growth opportunities
• Manage high level relationships with key vendors, serving as escalation point of contact
• Documents and standardise AP policies
• Assist with month end duties
• Other duties as outlined in the full job description

The Person:

The successful Accounts Payable Manager will meet the following criteria:

• Experience managing an accounts payable team
• Experience working in a high volume faced paced environment
• Deadline orientated
• Strong stakeholder management experience.