Accounts Payable Manager - 12 Month FTC

Leidos; Bristol; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm based in Bristol is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the AP function. The successful candidate will manage a team, ensure efficient processing, and collaborate across departments. The role requires strong communication skills and experience in Accounts Payable. This position offers a salary range of £54,600 to £70,000 annually, along with excellent benefits including a pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave

Flexible Working Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing an Accounts Payable team and liaising with suppliers.
• Proficient in Excel and IT tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Accounts Payable function.
• Drive processing efficiency through KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Produce financial reporting and support audit requirements.

Skills

Accounts Payable management

Communication skills

Business acumen

IT proficiency

Education

Recognised Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICEAW)

Background in Accounting and Finance

Tools

SAGE ERP X3

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Accounts Payable Manager - 12 Month FTC

Programme Name: LCST

Location: Bristol, UK

Role Overview: Leidos Europe is looking for a Leidos Supply Accounts Payable Manager to join the UK team based in Bristol. This role is concerned with Leidos Europe’s largest contract, the LCST project, and involves working cross-functionally with Integration, TVS Supply Chain Co-ordinators, Buyers, Goods Receipting, Sage experts, IT, and Kuehne & Nagel.

You will be responsible for all aspects of the Leidos Supply Accounts Payable function, focusing on the Sage Accounts Payable sub-ledger, managing a team of 6 staff, and driving processing efficiency through KPIs, SLAs, continuous improvement, and systems development.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Supplier POD receipt and invoice match are tracked and resolved promptly.
• Represent the Finance Function at key supplier led meetings.
• Ensure timely payment of commodities suppliers within terms.
• Hold weekly CPSP meetings to code accurately per MoD guidelines and report on exceptions and errors.
• Produce weekly dashboards reporting 2‑Way and 3‑Way Match performance for Team Leidos Sage and MODSage.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of AP sub‑ledger and Escrow bank account and balance sheet accounts.
• Produce weekly statements for all suppliers, showing current status of invoices held.
• Create in‑depth weekly statement reconciliations for key suppliers.
• Actively manage supplier relationships, ensuring high customer service.
• Produce VAT returns for Leidos Supply.
• Support and respond to customer queries and audit requests.
• Prepare documentation required for external audit and support audit requirements.
• Support Business Case and Business Development activities relating to new suppliers and contracts.
• Drive improvements across the business by engaging Integration and IT to develop efficiencies, tracked and updated on the weekly BITE call.
• Develop statistical and financial reporting of the AP function.
• Drive consistency and standardisation across the accounts payable team, ensuring compliance to Leidos standards and requirements.
• Support development and continual upskilling of the Accounts Payable Team.

Required Skills

• Experience working within an Accounts Payable team, acting as manager and liaising with suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Business (Finance) acumen.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience owning, driving and delivering business results.
• IT proficiency (particularly Excel, PowerPoint).
• Background in Accounting and Finance.

Desired Skills

• Experience using SAGE ERP X3.
• Recognised Accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICEAW).
• Strong experience in AP or Finance operations.

Clearance Requirements

• BPSS Pre‑screening required to start.

Benefits

• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays).
• Access to flexible benefits (life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy‑and‑sell holidays, cycle to work scheme).
• Flexible Working Scheme.

Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Pay Range: £54,600.00 – £70,000.00