Accounts Payable Manager

Riada Resourcing; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in Ballymena is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead its finance operations. Responsibilities include managing accounts payable, supervising the team, and ensuring compliance and accuracy. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business and 5+ years of accounts payable experience. The role offers competitive salary and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable operations.
• Supervise and manage the accounts payable team.
• Ensure all vendor invoices are processed accurately and timely.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes related to AP.
• Collaborate with Procurement and department heads for vendor management.
• Identify opportunities for business process improvements.

Skills

5+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable

2+ years of supervisory experience

Strong systems knowledge

Proficient with Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

Job description

Job Description

Contact Heather Lennox - 028 7032 6600 - [e-mail]

Accounts Payable Manager - Ballymena - Permanent

A well-established organisation in Ballymena is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead and oversee its finance operations. This key role involves managing the full accounts payable function, driving process improvements, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and providing strong leadership within a fast‑paced finance team.

About the role

• £Competitive salary
• Monday to Friday
• Permanent role

What you'll be doing in this role

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, approvals, and payment runs.
• Supervise and manage the accounts payable team and T&E, including hands‑on training, and mentoring.
• Ensure all vendor invoices are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with internal policies.
• Oversee month‑end and year‑end close processes related to AP, including reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Procurement and department heads to maintain effective vendor management and expense tracking.
• Manage/assist in implementing new Procure‑To‑Pay policies and procedures. Identify opportunities for business process improvements and contribute to the development and implementation of new procedures, including system integrations.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and analysis related to outgoing payments.
• Perform ad‑hoc projects as assigned and assist on projects with various finance team members.

What you'll need for this role

• Bachelor's degree, with emphasis in Accounting, Finance or Business
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable
• 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Strong systems knowledge, including the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Proficient with Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you! Even if you don't meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply - we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [e-mail] or call Heather Lennox on 028 7032 6600 to find out more.

Riada are an equal opportunities employer.