Accounts Payable Manager

Asda; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in the UK is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the AP function during a maternity leave. The successful candidate will lead a team, manage operational activities, and ensure compliance with financial controls. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential. This role offers a competitive salary plus benefits including a company pension, performance bonus, and health services access.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

Company car allowance of £5,700

15% colleague discount in store and online

Free access to wellbeing services

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Accounts Payable operations in a mid-to-large organization.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and support the AP team.
• Oversee daily AP activities including invoice processing.
• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and audit requirements.

Skills

Team management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Financial controls understanding

Education

Professional certification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title

Accounts Payable Manager

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Secretarial

Closing Date

22 September 2025

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Operations Manager to oversee our Accounts Payable (AP) function during a 12-month maternity leave. This role is critical in maintaining operational continuity, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency across AP processes. You’ll lead a dedicated team, deliver supplier-focused solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support financial integrity and business objectives.

Your Role

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage, mentor, and support the AP team to ensure high performance and engagement.
• Set clear goals, monitor KPIs, and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture.

Operational Management

• Oversee daily AP activities including invoice processing, payment runs, and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier payments in line with company policies.
• Maintain up-to-date process documentation and SOPs.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to queries.
• Monitor and mitigate risks related to AP operations.

Supplier-Focused Solutions

• Champion a supplier-centric approach to issue resolution and service delivery.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, and other departments to ensure supplier needs are met efficiently.
• Drive improvements that enhance supplier experience and strengthen operational partnerships.

Reporting & Analysis

• Produce regular reports on AP performance, aged creditors, and cash flow impact.
• Analyse trends and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities for automation and process optimisation.
• Lead or support AP-related projects and system enhancements.
• Champion continuous improvement and change management initiatives.

Let's find out about you?

• Proven experience managing Accounts Payable operations, ideally in a mid-to-large organisation.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in AP systems and ERP platforms (SAP would be advantageous)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
• Solid understanding of financial controls, VAT regulations, and audit processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Professional certification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA) is desirable but not essential.

Everything you'll love

Benefits

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• Company Car allowance of £5,700
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves"