Accounts Payable Manager

Huntress; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Brighton seeks a temporary Accounts Payable Manager for 3-6 months. This full-time role requires a qualified AAT professional with experience in accounts payable management, overseeing team operations and ensuring efficient financial processes. The role operates on a hybrid model, 3 days in office and 2 days remote, starting in June 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fast-paced accounts payable function.
• Management experience in the accounts payable sector.
• Good understanding of Partial Exemption VAT rules.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting the Accounts Payable team.
• Assisting with purchase order management and processing invoices.
• Overseeing bank reconciliation and cashflow management.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Have you got previous experience working in a fast-paced accounts payable function, looking for a new opportunity to begin in June?

We are recruiting for a temporary Accounts Payable Manager for 3-6 months, working for a company based in Brighton, where you will be based in the office 3 days a week and working from home for the remaining 2 days. This is a full-time opportunity, working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week and paying a salary of £40k-£50k (DOE).

You will be responsible for the development and management of the Accounts Payable function of the business.

Duties will include:

* Managing and supporting the Accounts Payable team with driving continuous process improvement
* Working closely with Debt and Payroll Coordinators to ensure accounting controls operate efficiently
* Assisting with the purchase order management, processing invoices, approvals, and payments to suppliers
* Supporting cashflow management by overseeing the bank reconciliation process and weekly payment forecasting
* Dealing with company credit card returns, petty cash, and cash advances
* Responsible for expenses including approval processes and statement reconciliation
* Arranging meetings with suppliers and advising them on any potential payment and/ or fraud risks
* Liaising with the Head of Procurement to ensure policies and procedures are followed
* Supporting the Assistant Director of Finance Operations when required

To be successful, you must be AAT qualified and have proven experience working in a fast-paced accounts payable function with management experience. You must also have strong numerical skills and strong attention to detail, as well as a good understanding of Partial Exemption VAT rules.

Please only apply if you are available to start in June 2025 and can interview immediately.

Apply now to hear more!

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