Accounts Payable Manager

Steer Automotive Group; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive services company located in Solihull is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager. This role involves leading the accounts payable function, ensuring compliance and timely supplier payments while improving processes. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in a similar role, strong knowledge of UK accounting regulations, and excellent leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance related bonus

29 days holiday including public holidays

Pension contributions

Referral bonus scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Enhanced sick pay

Wagestream financial wellbeing app

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in accounts payable, including people management.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting regulations including VAT, UK GAAP, and IFRS.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full AP lifecycle including invoice processing and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate supplier payments.
• Lead and mentor the AP team.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Tools

ERP/accounting systems (e.g. Oracle, D365)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Steer Business Centre - Solihull

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Benefits

• Competitive salary plus performance related bonus
• 29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service
• Pension contributions
• Referral bonus scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Enhanced sick pay
• Wagestream-a Financial Wellbeing app giving you ultimate pay control! Get paid when you want, save monthly, enjoy shopping discounts, explore your benefits, and even connect with a financial coach.
• Talk to us about flexible working
• VIP Awards - colleague recognition scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits App - virtual GP appointments, employee assistance programme (EAP), cycle to work, high street discounts, discounted vehicle maintenance & repairs and so much more!
• Steer Academy provides accredited ongoing training - paid for by the business
• Opportunities for career progression

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for process improvement and leadership? We're looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead our AP function at our brand-new headquarters in Solihull.

In this key leadership role, you'll take full ownership of the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely supplier payments. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping AP best practices, developing your team, and driving forward continuous improvement across our finance operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Overseeing the full AP lifecycle: invoice processing, coding, PO matching, payment runs, and reconciliations.
• Ensuring timely and accurate supplier payments in line with agreed terms and internal KPIs.
• Maintaining compliance with VAT.
• Managing UK and international bank reconciliations; supporting cash flow forecasting.
• Leading and mentoring the AP team, conducting appraisals, and identifying training needs.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams including Procurement, Finance, and IT.
• Producing regular AP performance reports and aged creditor summaries.
• Supporting month-end and year-end closing, including accruals, prepayments, and audit queries.
• Refining AP policies, strengthening internal controls, and embedding best practices.
• Driving innovation through AP automation, P2P transformation, and process enhancements.

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or a recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA).
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in accounts payable, including people management.
• Strong knowledge of UK accounting regulations including VAT, UK GAAP, and IFRS.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (e.g. Oracle, D365) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail.

Desirable:

• Experience with AP automation, P2P transformation, or RPA.
• Background in shared-services or finance-transformation environments.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a finance role-it's an opportunity to make a real impact. You'll be central to driving compliance, efficiency, and innovation across our AP function, with real scope to progress into wider finance leadership or transformation roles. You'll also lead and inspire a talented team, helping shape the future of our finance operations.

Ready to lead with purpose? Apply now and take the next step in your finance career.