Accounts Payable Manager

Page Personnel; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working model

Free on-site parking

Supportive and collaborative team

Modern office environment

Career development opportunities

Established and growing organisation

Contract extension potential

Job summary

Page Personnel in Reading, England is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP processes within a collaborative finance team.

You will manage payments, reconciliation, month-end close, and cross-department support, with a flexible hybrid working model and modern office. This role offers development opportunities and a supportive leadership culture.

Qualifications

• Experience managing accounts payable processes in a professional setting.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Good communication skills to liaise with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable process, including invoice verification and payment approvals.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Oversee supplier account reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of transactions and update financial systems accordingly.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes related to accounts payable.
• Collaborate with other departments to address payment queries and provide financial information.
• Monitor and improve accounts payable processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and information.

Skills

AP process management

Attention to detail

MS Excel

multitasking

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Lead AP operations and drive process improvements across finance
• Build leadership experience within a collaborative finance team

About Our Client

• Well-established organisation with a collaborative finance culture
• Committed to process improvement and operational excellence
• Supportive leadership team focused on growth and development

Job Description

• Manage the accounts payable process, including invoice verification and payment approvals.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Oversee supplier account reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of transactions and update financial systems accordingly.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes related to accounts payable.
• Collaborate with other departments to address payment queries and provide financial information.
• Monitor and improve accounts payable processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with audits by providing necessary documentation and information.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Accounts Payable Manager should have:

• Experience managing accounts payable processes in a professional setting.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Good communication skills to liaise with suppliers and internal teams.

What's on Offer

• Flexible hybrid working model
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Modern office environment
• Opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable experience
• Work for a well-established and growing organisation
• Potential for contract extension or future opportunities

Accounts Payable Manager Reading, England