Accounts Payable Manager

ACCA Careers; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

ACCA Careers in West Sussex is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the AP function and ensure timely supplier payments. This permanent role offers hybrid working and a salary of £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience.

You will manage day-to-day invoice processing, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with the wider Accounting & Finance team to optimise workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience managing accounts payable from invoice receipt through to payment.
• Strong knowledge of supplier invoice handling and payment administration.
• Ability to review financial information carefully and maintain accurate records.
• Experience resolving supplier queries in a clear and timely way.
• Confidence managing payment schedules and prioritising daily tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues across an Accounting & Finance function.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily accounts payable process to maintain accurate and timely payment records.
• Review supplier invoices and supporting documents to ensure information is complete and correctly recorded.
• Manage payment runs, helping suppliers receive payments in line with agreed schedules.
• Resolve invoice and payment queries with suppliers and internal colleagues to keep accounts up to date.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on missing information to reduce processing delays.
• Maintain clear supplier account records, supporting reliable reporting and financial administration.
• Improve accounts payable workflows where practical, making routine processes easier to manage.
• Work closely with the wider Accounting & Finance team to keep payment activity coordinated.

Skills

Accounts payable

Invoice processing

Payment runs

Supplier relations

Record keeping

Job description

As an Accounts Payable Manager in West Sussex, you will oversee accounts payable activity within this growing sector, helping the finance function keep supplier payments organised and accurate. You will manage day-to-day invoice processing and payment activity, ensuring clear records and smooth communication with suppliers and internal teams.

Client Details

The organisation operates in a well established field with offices based in north West Sussex

Description

• Oversee the daily accounts payable process to maintain accurate and timely payment records.
• Review supplier invoices and supporting documents to ensure information is complete and correctly recorded.
• Manage payment runs, helping suppliers receive payments in line with agreed schedules.
• Resolve invoice and payment queries with suppliers and internal colleagues to keep accounts up to date.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on missing information to reduce processing delays.
• Maintain clear supplier account records, supporting reliable reporting and financial administration.
• Improve accounts payable workflows where practical, making routine processes easier to manage.
• Work closely with the wider Accounting & Finance team to keep payment activity coordinated.

Profile

• Experience managing accounts payable processes from invoice receipt through to payment.
• Strong knowledge of supplier invoice handling and payment administration.
• Ability to review financial information carefully and maintain accurate records.
• Experience resolving supplier queries in a clear and timely way.
• Confidence managing payment schedules and prioritising daily tasks.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues across an Accounting & Finance function.

Job Offer

• Permanent Accounts Payable Manager position based in West Sussex.
• Salary of £40,000 to £45,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Managing a team of 3
• Hybrid working available

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