Accounts Payable Manager

United Kingdom Accreditation Service; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

United Kingdom Accreditation Service is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead our Finance Department from our Head Office in Staines-upon-Thames.

This is a full-time role that manages supplier invoices, cash flow support and the AP team, with responsibility for processing payments, reconciliations and year-end activities. The ideal candidate will have strong purchase ledger experience and be AAT, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or actively working towards one of these qualifications.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in purchase ledger and accounts payable processes.
• Strong ability to manage and lead an AP team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier invoices and ensure payment terms compliance.
• Oversee weekly supplier and employee expenses payment runs.
• Administer payroll assessor payments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead year-end statutory financial audit support and P11D processes.
• Provide line management for AP Administrators and Finance Assistants.
• Support finance projects including UAT and training.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Team management

ACCA/CIMA/AAT in progress

Education

Professional accounting qualification in progress

Job description

UKAS is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join our Finance Department. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this full-time role will be based at our Head Office in Staines-upon-Thames.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong purchase ledger experience to take ownership of UKAS’ accounts payable function. The role is responsible for managing and processing payment-related transactions, supporting effective cash flow management, safeguarding business assets and leading the Accounts Payable team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the Finance helpdesk inbox and ensuring supplier invoices are processed in line with payment terms, with queries responded to within the agreed SLA.
• Processing weekly supplier and employee expenses payment runs.
• Administering company car arrangements.
• Managing the monthly administration of payroll assessor payments.
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Managing the annual P11D process.
• Supporting the year-end statutory financial audit.
• Providing line management for AP Administrators and Finance Assistants.
• Supporting finance projects, including user acceptance testing and training.

We are looking for someone who can lead and motivate a team, manage competing priorities, and work confidently to strict deadlines.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-focused and able to communicate effectively with colleagues and suppliers.

They will be confident in escalating issues appropriately, identifying financial and process efficiencies, and making recommendations that support effective decision-making and working practices. Previous purchase ledger experience is essential. Candidates must be AAT, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or actively working towards one of these qualifications.

This is a full-time role, based at our office in Staines-on-Thames.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Fostering a Culture of Belonging

UKAS is proud to be the United Kingdom’s sole Accreditation Body. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences. UKAS is committed to promoting a culture of belonging and values the differences and uniqueness that everyone brings to the organisation.

We welcome candidates across all types of backgrounds, circumstances, and identities to support our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) commitments.

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