Accounts Payable Manager

We Do Group; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative media business is seeking an accomplished Accounts Payable Manager to lead a dynamic team in a hybrid work environment. This role offers the opportunity to shape processes, drive improvements, and foster team development in a collaborative setting. You will be responsible for overseeing accounts payable functions, managing SOX controls, and implementing AP automation initiatives. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for problem-solving and making a tangible impact, this could be your next career move. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Manager.
• Strong team management skills and knowledge of MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team of 8 in accounts payable processes.
• Manage SOX controls and support finance initiatives.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Team Management

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

MS Excel

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Accounts Payable Manager – Media business

Location: Woking – Parking on site – 3 days in office, 2 days from home – Great culture!

Are you an accomplished Accounts Payable Manager looking for a team management role? Do you thrive in periods of change?

We Do Group is supporting a media business in Woking in recruiting an experienced and driven Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-performing team of 8 (3 direct reports, 5 indirect). This is a business-critical role offering autonomy to shape processes, drive system and control improvements, and contribute to team development and performance. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy making a tangible impact, this could be your next career move.

You will handle tasks such as team resource planning, reviewing aged creditors and reconciliation reports, managing SOX controls, and supporting finance initiatives like AP automation and P2P process enhancements. We seek a people-first leader who is confident with data, proactive in problem-solving, and motivated to foster positive change.

WISH LIST

• Experienced Accounts Payable Manager
• Strong team management skills

THE ROLE

• Weekly AP ticket reviews: investigate & resolve delays
• Month-end AP reconciliation and aged creditor reviews
• Monthly KPI reporting and commentary
• Monthly PO exception reporting
• Monthly cash flow submission and commentary
• Quarterly supplier statement reconciliations
• Ownership of SOX controls
• CIS return review and approval
• Support for year-end and interim audits
• Insurance claims review
• Backup for team leaders (payment approvals, PO mismatches)
• Process improvement projects (AP Automation & P2P)
• Business partnering activities

YOUR PROFILE

• Experienced Accounts Payable Manager
• Proven team management experience
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel

SALARY & BENEFITS

• 10% bonus
• Hybrid & flexible working (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media

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