Accounts Payable Manager

Stanton House; Greater London; Remote; GBP 73,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in London is seeking an Interim Accounts Payable Manager on a 6-month contract, open to becoming permanent. The role entails leading the AP function, managing a team, and optimising processes. Requires 10+ years of experience in AP management, expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365, and a proven ability to present to senior stakeholders. This role offers a day rate of £400 and flexible remote working options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ Accounts Payable management experience.
• Proven track record of setting up an AP function from scratch.
• Strong experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable function.
• Set up and optimise the AP function and controls.
• Manage and develop a team of 2–4 AP professionals.

Skills

Accounts Payable management

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Leadership and team development

Process optimisation

Strong stakeholder management

Job description

Interim Accounts Payable Manager - PE Backed Infrastructure Business

Stanton House is currently recruiting for an Interim Accounts Payable Manager to join an PE Backed Infrastructure Business in London on a 6-month contract (potentially becoming permanent for the right person). This role offers a day rate of £400 outside of IR35 and remote working, they do have offices in London if you prefer to attend from time to time.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, processing approximately 1,000 invoices per month
• Set up and optimise the AP function, including processes, controls, and governance frameworks
• Manage and develop a team of 2–4 AP professionals, fostering a high-performance culture
• Implement and manage AP processing through Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including its OCR functionality
• Oversee weekly and bi-weekly payment runs, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong financial controls
• Obtain C-suite approval for payment runs and present clear, concise payment summaries where required
• Conduct AP, General Ledger and bank reconciliations, ensuring integrity of financial data
• Lead the transition and insourcing of AP from a BPO provider, embedding robust internal processes
• Drive continuous process improvements, automation and efficiency initiatives
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements and company policies

Requirements:

• 10+ years’ Accounts Payable management experience
• Proven track record of setting up an AP function from scratch
• Strong experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including OCR functionality
• Demonstrated experience insourcing AP from a BPO environment
• Experience managing invoice volumes of 1,000+ per month
• Strong experience managing weekly/bi-weekly payment cycles
• Confident working with and presenting to senior stakeholders and C-suite
• Strong reconciliation experience across AP, GL and bank
• Excellent leadership and team development skills
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and process-driven who can work in a fast-paced environment
• Private Equity (PE) experience is highly desirable

If you feel you meet the above criteria and are available immediately or on short notice, please do apply. Unfortunately, given the number of applications, we may be unable to respond to all unsuccessful applications.