Accounts Payable Manager - Automation & AI Lead

AllPoints Fibre Networks Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package

Bupa private medical insurance

Dental cover

Income protection insurance

Group life insurance

Health plan

30 days annual leave

Enhanced leave plans

Employer contributory pension

Cashback & vouchers

Job summary

AllPoints Fibre Networks is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead and develop the AP function, ensuring timely invoices, approvals, payments and supplier reconciliations in line with policy. The role blends hands-on leadership with strategic improvement, using automation and AI to scale processes.

You will drive control, data integrity and performance across the procure-to-pay cycle. As part of a growing, technology-driven company, you will influence finance operations, partner with

Qualifications

• Experienced Accounts Payable professional with strong understanding of AP processes and accounting principles.
• Proven experience as Accounts Payable Manager or Senior Accounts Payable Analyst.
• Focus on process improvement, automation and operational excellence.
• Strong communicator able to build relationships across finance, operations and suppliers.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable function, ensuring invoices, approvals, payments and supplier reconciliations are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across AP systems, processes and controls.
• Leverage automation, technology and AI to improve efficiency, scalability and control; collaborate with stakeholders to implement best-practice procure-to-pay processes.
• Develop and monitor AP performance metrics, reporting and SLAs.
• Identify process improvements, control weaknesses and training opportunities.
• Maintain supplier records and AP system configurations, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
• Support month-end activities, audits and compliance requirements.
• Build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships, ensuring queries are resolved effectively.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Financial Controls & Compliance

Supplier Relationship Management

Process Improvement & Transformation

Automation & AI Adoption

Procure-to-Pay Processes

ERP Systems Experience (NetSuite desir

Advanced Excel Skills

Performance Reporting & KPI Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking

Organisation & Prioritisation Skills

Audit & Month-End Support Experience

Experience within high-growth tech/te

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

AllPoints Fibre Networks is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead and develop the AP function, ensuring timely invoices, approvals, payments and supplier reconciliations in line with policy. The role blends hands-on leadership with strategic improvement, using automation and AI to scale processes.

You will drive control, data integrity and performance across the procure-to-pay cycle. As part of a growing, technology-driven company, you will influence finance operations, partner with