Accounts Payable Manager

SRM Recruitment; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site parking

24 days holiday

Job summary

SRM Recruitment is working with a well-established family-owned business to recruit an Accounts Payable Manager in Enfield, London. You will lead a small team and manage high-volume supplier invoices while taking ownership of VAT and process improvements.

This permanent role offers hybrid working (4 days in the office, 1 day from home), 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, and on-site parking. You will engage with senior stakeholders and help modernise the AP function.

Qualifications

• Experience as Accounts Payable Manager or Supervisor, including team management.
• Hands-on in a high-volume invoice processing environment.
• Strong knowledge of VAT.
• Collaborative communicator with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and support a team of Accounts Payable Clerks.
• Hands-on processing of invoices in a high-volume environment.
• Take ownership of VAT.
• Liaise with local authorities on council tax and business rates.

Skills

Team leadership

High-volume processing

VAT knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Tools

VAT management

Job description

Accounts Payable Manager

Enfield, London | £45,000–£55,000 + Benefits | Permanent | Hybrid (4 days office)

SRM Recruitment is working exclusively with a well-established, family-owned business to recruit an Accounts Payable Manager.

You’ll join a friendly finance team of around 20 at an exciting time. The business is modernising its processes, and this is a real opportunity to put your stamp on the accounts payable function while keeping a busy, high-performing team on track.

The Role

• Lead, develop and support a team of three Accounts Payable Clerks
• Stay hands-on, combining team leadership with invoice processing in a high-volume environment
• Take ownership of VAT
• Liaise with local authorities on council tax and business rates across the group’s sites
• Play a key part in improving processes as the function modernises
• Build strong relationships across the business, with regular exposure to the directors

About You

• Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Manager or Supervisor, including managing a team
• Comfortable being hands-on in a high-volume environment
• Strong working knowledge of VAT
• A collaborative, confident communicator who is at ease with senior stakeholders

The Package

• £45,000–£55,000 salary
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• On-site parking
• Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 from home