Accounts Payable Manager

Absolute Recruit; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid working model

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a knowledgeable Accounts Payable Manager in Birmingham. The role involves overseeing the full Accounts Payable process, leading a team, and implementing process improvements in a rapidly growing Fintech environment. Candidates should have a strong background in AP operations and NetSuite experience, offering an annual salary of up to £45,000 plus bonuses. Hybrid work arrangement included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as an Accounts Payable Manager or AP Supervisor.
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements and automation.
• Experience managing and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full Accounts Payable process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Leading and developing two direct reports.
• Driving process improvements and automation initiatives.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable Manager looking to join an innovative and fast‑paced business where you can drive change and improve processes?

We’re partnered with a leading Fintech / Financial Services organisation that’s scaling rapidly and looking for a hands‑on AP professional to take ownership of their end‑to‑end Accounts Payable function.

This is a great opportunity to join a global, tech‑driven company that values efficiency, automation, and smart ways of working. You’ll manage a small team (2 direct reports) and have the autonomy to make real improvements across systems and processes.

Birmingham (Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office)

Up to £45,000 + Annual Bonus + Benefits

What you’ll be doing

• Managing the full Accounts Payable process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Leading and developing two direct reports
• Driving process improvements and automation initiatives
• Overseeing month‑end close and reporting for AP
• Partnering with key stakeholders across finance and operations
• Supporting wider finance transformation and systems projects

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years’ experience as an Accounts Payable Manager or AP Supervisor
• NetSuite experience is essential
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements and automation
• Experience managing and developing team members
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment

What’s on offer

• Up to £45,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working – 1 day per week in the Birmingham office
• Opportunity to influence and improve processes in a growing, innovative business
• Work within a global Fintech environment with genuine career progression

If you’re looking for a role where you can lead a team, improve processes, and be part of a high‑performing, forward‑thinking business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out directly to discuss the role in more detail.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Banking, Financial Services, and Software Development