Accounts Payable Manager

SBFM Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SBFM Ltd in Leeds seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to own and run the end-to-end AP function. This hands-on role requires taking ownership, working independently, and ensuring processes are accurate and efficient from start to finish.

You will manage a high-volume AP process, maintain supplier relationships, work with internal stakeholders, and drive improvements to controls and automation as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable Manager or senior AP role.
• Experience managing high-volume invoice processing.
• Strong experience with purchase order workflows and payment runs.
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organised.
• Ability to manage a busy, deadline-driven workload independently.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the processing of circa 800 supplier invoices per month with accuracy and timely posting.
• Own and manage purchase order workflows, ensuring POs are raised, approved and reconciled.
• Resolve PO/invoice discrepancies with budget holders to improve compliance.
• Serve as main AP contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies, payment delays and supplier queries.
• Maintain supplier records and AP ledger data; perform regular reconciliations.
• Support month-end close activities including accruals and reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls, efficiency and automation.

Skills

AP management

High-volume processing

PO workflows

Stakeholder communication

Bank reconciliations

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

SBFM are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to take ownership of our end-to-end Accounts Payable function. This is a hands-on role, with no direct reports, and would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, working independently and ensuring that processes are managed accurately and efficiently from start to finish. You will be responsible for managing a high-volume AP function, processing approximately 800 supplier invoices each month, while maintaining strong supplier relationships and working closely with internal stakeholders across the business. The role will also play an important part in improving our AP processes and controls, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and support the continued growth of SBFM.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the processing of circa 800 supplier invoices per month, ensuring accuracy, correct coding and timely posting.
• Own and manage purchase order workflows, ensuring POs are raised, approved and reconciled against invoices.
• Work with budget holders to resolve PO and invoice discrepancies and improve compliance with the PO process.
• Act as the main point of contact for Accounts Payable queries, working with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment delays and supplier account queries.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and manage regular supplier statement reconciliations.
• Prepare and execute monthly payment runs, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
• Prepare and submit payment practice reporting in line with statutory requirements.
• Monitor payment performance and identify opportunities to improve compliance with agreed payment terms.
• Set up new suppliers, ensuring bank details and other key information are accurate and appropriately verified.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations and promptly investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Administer and manage company credit cards, working with cardholders to resolve queries and ensure compliance with company policy.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records and AP ledger data.
• Support month-end close activities, including relevant accruals and reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls, efficiency and automation.

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who is confident taking ownership of a busy, high-volume function.

You will have

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable Manager or senior AP role.
• Experience managing high-volume invoice processing.
• Strong experience with purchase order workflows and payment runs.
• Excellent attention to detail and a highly organised approach.
• The ability to manage a busy, deadline-driven workload independently.
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
• A proactive approach to resolving issues and improving processes.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central would be desirable.

At SBFM, we are a leading provider of soft facilities management services, delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions to our clients.

We believe our people are at the heart of our success, and our values shape the way we work: Be a Good Person - We act with integrity, respect and consideration for others. Play as a Team - We communicate, collaborate and work together to make an impact. Think Differently - We encourage new ideas, innovation and continuous improvement. Make an Impact - We take ownership, deliver results and challenge ourselves to exceed expectations.

If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a role where you can take real ownership of the function and make a difference, we would love to hear from you.