Accounts Payable Manager

Randstad; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager for a temporary role. The position offers hybrid working with 3 days at home and involves managing the full accounts payable life cycle. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience with accounting software and strong communication skills. Competitive day rates are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with accounting software.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Proven communication skills for effective collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable life cycle.
• Lead and mentor accounts payable specialists.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors.
• Identify opportunities for process automation.

Skills

Accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

MS Excel

Accounting principles knowledge

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

We are partnering with a leading digital travel company in their search for an Accounts Payable Manager. This role will initially run for 3 months on a temporary basis, offering hybrid working (3 days at home) and a day rate of £283 per day via PAYE or £373 per day via umbrella.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full accounts payable life cycle, from invoice receipt and verification to payment processing and reconciliation
• Leads, mentors, and manages a team of accounts payable specialists, providing guidance and performance feedback
• Develops, implements, and maintains accounts payable policies and procedures to optimise efficiency and accuracy
• Ensures timely and accurate payments to vendors and reconciles vendor statements to resolve any discrepancies
• Collaborates with internal departments to resolve payment issues and improve overall processes
• Maintains a strong understanding of relevant financial regulations and ensures compliance across all AP activities
• Identifies opportunities for process automation and implements new technologies to enhance the AP function

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and MS Excel
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and best practices for accounts payable
• Proven communication skills are essential for this role, including the ability to actively listen, convey information clearly and concisely through both written and verbal channels, resolve conflicts effectively, and collaborate successfully across diverse teams and with various stakeholders

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003