Accounts Payable Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead its AP team. This key leadership role focuses on managing daily operations, team development, and implementing improvements in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative setting and drive efficient processes to meet supplier payment deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing an Accounts Payable team.
• Strong background in team development and performance management.
• Hands-on experience with P2P systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the Accounts Payable team, ensuring high performance.
• Oversee invoice processing and payment runs.
• Drive improvements in systems and processes.

Skills

Team Leadership

Performance Management

Stakeholder Management

Organisation

Adaptability

Tools

P2P Systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Accounts Payable Manager | Permanent | Hybrid | City of London | £55,000

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Accounts Payable Manager to lead our AP team. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the efficient processing of supplier payments and staff expenses, aligned with internal policies and strict deadlines.

The successful candidate will be a confident team leader, committed to continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the Accounts Payable team, ensuring full training, development, and high performance.
• Oversee all day-to-day AP operations including invoice processing, payment runs, and supplier query resolution.
• Ensure all payments are processed within 30 days of invoice receipt.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals and one-to-one meetings with team members.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to communicate finance processes and deadlines.
• Drive improvements in systems and processes; support implementation of new tools (e.g., P2P systems).
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on team performance and KPIs.
• Ensure all processes are fully documented and compliant with internal controls.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing an Accounts Payable team.
• Strong background in team development and performance management.
• Hands-on experience with P2P systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to stay organised, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and collaborative approach.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a key function in a supportive and ambitious finance team. You’ll gain exposure to business-wide operations, with scope to make lasting improvements in a fast-paced, structured environment.

If this role is of interest to you and you believe that you are a good fit, we encourage you to apply.