Accounts Payable Manager

COREcruitment; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the AP function across multiple sites. You will lead a small team, maintain supplier relationships, and focus on process improvements within a dynamic environment. This hybrid position balances office work and remote flexibility, presenting a unique opportunity for a proactive leader in the field.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as AP Manager or Senior AP in hospitality.
• Strong leadership skills managing a team.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a small team of AP clerks.
• Build relationships with brand finance teams and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Finance/ERP Software

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to lead our AP function in a fast-paced, multi-site, and multi-brand hospitality business.This role will oversee a small team of AP clerks, ensuring the efficient processing of supplier payments while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across our brands.

The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, able to manage supplier relationships and internal queries while driving process improvements.While you won’t be expected to code or process invoices daily, you’ll need to have a deep understanding of AP operations and be willing to step in when required.

This is a hybrid role, based in the Croydon office 3 days per week, 2 days working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development: Manage, mentor, and support a small team of AP clerks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in invoice processing and payments.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with brand finance teams, site managers, and suppliers to ensure smooth AP operations.
• Process Oversight & Improvement: Oversee invoice approvals, reconciliations, and payment runs, identifying areas for process automation and efficiency gains.
• Supplier & Query Resolution: Act as a key point of contact for supplier escalations, resolving disputes and ensuring timely payments.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure AP processes comply with company policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements.
• Reporting & Reconciliation: Oversee AP ageing reports, cash flow forecasting, and reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in an AP Manager or Senior AP role within a multi-site or hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing a team.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to be hands-on when needed but also focus on strategy and process improvements.
• Strong systems knowledge, ideally with experience in finance/ERP software used in hospitality.
• A problem-solving mindset, with a proactive approach to challenges.