Accounts Payable Manager

Rescourcery Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead a dynamic finance team in Liverpool. This pivotal role involves managing the purchase ledger function, overseeing a dedicated team, and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency. You will play a crucial part in managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely payment runs while supporting key projects focused on automation and technology investments. If you have a strong background in accounts payable and are passionate about leading teams and driving change, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in accounts payable with team management experience.
• Strong systems knowledge and understanding of P2P processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable team, motivating and leading daily.
• Oversee supplier relationships and handle complex queries.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Process Improvement

Project Management

P2P Processes

Team Leadership

Coaching and Mentoring

Tools

Financial Software

Job description

Accounts Payable Manager | £45,000 | Liverpool

We are working with a reputable business based in Liverpool to recruit an Accounts Payable Manager role to join a growing finance team.

You will be responsible for managing the purchase ledger function, developing and improving processes and implementing positive change. Day to day your role will involve:

• Management of the accounts payable team: motivating, leading, coaching, training and supervising them on a daily basis
• Key role in managing supplier relationships, dealing with complex queries and escalations
• Responsibility for regular, large scale payment runs
• Working on initiatives to help develop the payments processes and other AP duties
• Month end reporting and managing the month end close
• Working and supporting key projects around process efficiency

We are looking for someone who has:

• Significant experience in accounts payable, with experience of managing teams before
• Good understanding of P2P processes
• Demonstrable experience of process improvement and project management experience
• Strong systems knowledge
• Managerial level skills must include 121s, appraisals, coaching, mentoring etc

As Accounts Payable Manager you will play a key role in this company’s finance team and supporting in their strategic direction of investing in technology and automation.