Accounts Payable Manager

Oak View Group United Kingdom | Co-op Live | Rhubarb Hospitality; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is searching for an Accounts Payable Manager to manage the AP function with a focus on compliance and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in tools like Coupa and NetSuite. This role offers an opportunity to make impactful changes and lead a dedicated team in a dynamic venue atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 2 years in leadership.
• Hands-on experience with AP best practices.
• Proficiency in Coupa, NetSuite, and Concur required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of Accounts Payable team.
• Drive process improvements and collaboration with procurement.
• Train and mentor AP staff.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Coupa

NetSuite

Concur

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to positively disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritises the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet.

About the Venue

Part of Oak View Group (OVG), Rhubarb is a premium hospitality collective specialising in luxury event catering, restaurant dining and hospitality. Rhubarb deliver unique dining and venue management at some of the worlds most iconic locations.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the end-to-end AP function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Coupa, NetSuite, and Concur, and a strong understanding of AP best practices and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Accounts Payable team, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.• Review and approve high-value or complex invoices, payment runs, and vendor setups.• Drive process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce errors using automation tools and system features.• Collaborate with Procurement and Finance teams to resolve discrepancies and improve end-to-end Procure-to-Pay workflow.• Train, mentor, and support the development of AP staff.• Participate in the preparation and monitoring of cash flow projections to ensure timely payments.

Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA preferred• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.• Proficiency in Coupa, NetSuite, and Concur.• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in hospitality or large venues catering environments• Background in multinational companies, with exposure to cross-border operations

Our Inclusion Commitments

RHC is for everyone. Diversity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.

Wherever you come from, wherever you are going, we’d love to hear from you.If you need any additional support or adjustments with your application, let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

As part of the recruitment process, you will need to prove your eligibility to work in the UK.All applicants will receive a response.