Accounts Payable Manager

Progyny; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Company equity

401(k) plan with company match

Bonus program

Flex days in the office

Job summary

Progyny in York, UK is seeking a hands-on Accounts Payable Manager to lead the AP function, manage a team, and drive accurate invoice processing, payments, and vendor management in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee the full AP cycle, ensure compliance with policies, implement improvements, support audits, and collaborate with Procurement, Accounting, Treasury and Operations to optimize procure-to-pay.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of entire accounts payable and procure-to-pay cycles
• Knowledge of vendor tax reporting, including Forms W-9 and 1099
• Experience with general ledger reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close
• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience in a high-volume, multi-entity, or multi-location environment preferred
• Proven analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required, experience with Intacct and Concur preferred
• Outstanding customer-service and communication skills
• Successful experience managing electronic payments including ACH and wire transfers
• Ability to handle confidential financial and vendor information appropriately
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day accounts payable function and invoice processing
• Prepare payment runs via ACH, wire, and checks
• Maintain vendor records and enforce setup controls
• Review employee expenses and corporate card transactions for policy compliance
• Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger and resolve differences
• Monitor invoices, payment status, discounts, credits, and aging
• Provide KPI reporting and support audits
• Supervise and develop AP team members

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor management

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Intacct

Concur

Team leadership

Cash flow forecasting

Audit support

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

Tools

Concur

Intacct

Job description

• We’re hiring a talented hands-on Accounts Payable Manager to lead the day-to-day Accounts Payable function while actively participating in invoice processing, payment execution, vendor management, reconciliations, and issue resolution
• This role is responsible for ensuring that vendor invoices and employee expenses are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies and internal controls
• The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented working manager, comfortable balancing team leadership with transactional responsibilities in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Manage and actively participate in the complete accounts payable cycle, from invoice receipt through payment and reconciliation
• Review, code, and process vendor invoices
• Prepare, review, and execute payment runs via ACH, wire transfer, check, and other approved methods
• Maintain accurate vendor records, including payment terms, tax documentation, banking details, and contact information
• Establish and enforce controls for vendor setup and changes to help prevent errors and fraud
• Review employee expense reports and corporate card transactions for accuracy and policy compliance
• Reconcile accounts payable subledger activity to the general ledger and resolve outstanding differences
• Monitor outstanding invoices, payment status, discounts, credits, duplicate payments, and aged items
• Respond promptly to vendor inquiries and resolve payment, pricing, and invoice discrepancies
• Manage annual Form 1099 preparation and filing, where applicable
• Support cash-flow planning by providing accurate payment forecasts and upcoming obligation reports
• Partner with Procurement, Accounting, Treasury, Operations, and other departments to improve the procure-to-pay process
• Develop, maintain, and enforce Accounts Payable policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and increased efficiency
• Support internal and external audits by preparing requested documentation and explanations
• Supervise, train, and develop accounts payable team members where applicable
• Track and report key performance indicators such as invoice-processing time, on-time payment rate, exception volume, and outstanding items
• Provide coverage for daily accounts payable activities and perform other accounting duties as needed
• The successful candidate will maintain an accurate and efficient accounts payable operation, ensure vendors are paid on time, strengthen controls, resolve issues quickly, and improve processes while remaining directly involved in daily accounts payable activities

Benefits

• Family friendly benefits: Paid family and parental leave-, fertility and family building benefits (including egg freezing, IVF, and adoption support), family care fund and Parents' Employee Resource Group
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance options for employees and family
• Free in-person, virtual and text-based mental health and wellness support
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, personal days and summer flex time
• Company equity
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Bonus program
• Access to on-demand legal and financial advice
• Company social events
• Flex days (3 days a week in the office) and onsite meals and snacks for employees reporting into our NY office

• Strong understanding of entire accounts payable and procure-to-pay cycles
• Knowledge of vendor tax reporting, including Forms W-9 and 10995-8 years of progressive accounts payable or accounting experience required
• Experience with general ledger reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close
• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required
• Experience in a high-volume, multi-entity, or multi-location environment preferred
• Proven analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Prior supervisory or team-lead experience preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required, experience with Intacct and Concur preferred
• Outstanding customer-service and communication skills
• Successful experience managing electronic payments including ACH and wire transfers
• Ability to handle confidential financial and vendor information appropriately
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines