Accounts Payable Manager

Vitae Financial Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Accounts Payable Manager for a prestigious organisation in Aylesbury. You will lead the Accounts Payable function and manage a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have a proven background in Accounts Payable leadership and strong organisational and communication skills. This hybrid role offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact during a transition period.

Qualifications

• Proven background in Accounts Payable leadership, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Experienced in managing and motivating teams, with a collaborative and supportive approach.
• Strong organisational skills and able to thrive in a deadline-driven setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of all supplier payments.
• Manage and support a small team, providing guidance, coaching, and performance oversight.
• Drive the team to meet tight deadlines and performance metrics.

Skills

Accounts Payable leadership

Team management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Interim Accounts Payable Manager, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Hybrid (2-3 days on-site per week)
Length: 3-6 Months
Circa 32- 35kpa eqv.
Start Date: ASAP

We are proud to be working with a well-regarded organisation that has built a strong reputation for valuing and investing in its people. With a positive and collaborative culture, our client is looking for an experienced Interim Accounts Payable Manager to step into a key role during a period of transition.

Overview

The Role: You will lead the day-to-day running of the Accounts Payable function, managing a small team and ensuring all activities align with the company's financial objectives and regulatory standards. This is a hands-on, leadership-focused interim opportunity where your expertise will make an immediate impact.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of all supplier payments
• Manage and support a small team, providing guidance, coaching, and performance oversight
• Drive the team to meet tight deadlines and performance metrics, in line with compliance and regulatory requirements
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and control, ensuring all transactions are processed with precision and due diligence
• Engage with stakeholders across the business to improve AP processes, escalate issues, and hold departments accountable where necessary

Ideal Candidate

• Proven background in Accounts Payable leadership, ideally in a fast-paced environment
• Experienced in managing and motivating teams, with a collaborative and supportive approach
• Strong organisational skills and able to thrive in a deadline-driven setting
• Meticulous attention to detail and a methodical, process-driven mindset
• Confident communicator, capable of liaising with senior stakeholders and challenging processes where appropriate

Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.