Accounts Payable Manager 12 Month FTC

Michael Page; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an Accounts Payable Manager in London for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Lead a team of eight AP professionals across multi-site operations, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments and strong controls.

You will work with senior stakeholders to drive process improvements, system enhancements (SAP ByDesign) and operational efficiency. The role requires multi-site experience, PO and three-way matching expertise, and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a high-volume AP function with a sizeable team.
• Experience across multi-site, multi-entity environments.
• Background in property, real estate, hospitality, hotels or retail.
• Hands-on SAP experience, ideally SAP Business ByDesign.
• Strong knowledge of purchase orders and three-way matching.
• Excellent financial controls, reconciliations and payment processes.
• Confident communicator with senior stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to process improvement and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate a team of eight AP professionals.
• Oversee high-volume invoice processing, payment runs and supplier reconciliations.
• Ensure robust financial controls, approval processes and PO compliance.
• Manage complex supplier queries and payment escalations.
• Support month-end activities, including accruals, prepayments and reporting.
• Drive process improvements, automation and system optimisation.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.

Skills

High-volume AP management

Team leadership

Multi-site / multi-entity experience

PO and three-way matching

Financial controls & reconciliations

Stakeholder management

Process improvement & automation

SAP experience

Tools

SAP Business ByDesign

Job description

Lead a team of eight, overseeing the day-to-day Accounts Payable function across a multi-site, multi-entity business, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments and strong financial controls. You'll also work closely with senior stakeholders to improve processes, support system enhancements and drive operational efficiency.

Client Details

An established workspace provider operating across multiple UK locations, combining office space, hospitality and member services within a growing, multi-site business.

Description

• Lead, develop and motivate a team of eight AP professionals.


• Oversee high-volume invoice processing, payment runs and supplier reconciliations.


• Ensure robust financial controls, approval processes and purchase order compliance.


• Manage complex supplier queries and payment escalations.


• Support month-end activities, including accruals, prepayments and reporting.


• Drive process improvements, automation and system optimisation.


• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.

Profile

• Proven experience managing a high-volume Accounts Payable function and a sizeable team.


• Strong experience within a multi-site, multi-entity environment.


• Background in property, real estate, hospitality, hotels or retail.


• Hands-on SAP experience, ideally SAP Business ByDesign.


• Strong understanding of purchase orders and three-way matching.


• Excellent knowledge of financial controls, reconciliations and payment processes.


• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.


• A proactive approach to process improvement and operational efficiency.

Job Offer

• 12-month fixed-term contract.


• Salary of 55,000 to 65,000 dependent on the level of experience.


• London-based Accounts Payable Manager 12 Month FTC role.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.