Accounts Payable Manager - Hybrid + 20% Bonus

Topps Group; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 20% of base salary

Staff discount

Pension

Life assurance

On-site parking

Job summary

Topps Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead our Purchase Ledger and ensure accurate, timely supplier processing across the business.

As a key Finance team member, you will manage a high-performing team, uphold strong controls, and drive process improvements and finance transformation initiatives. This hybrid role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to shape finance operations within Britain's largest specialist tile retailer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable function.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and governance.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience operating within a high-volume transactional environment.
• Strong ERP systems experience.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Accounts Payable team.
• Set clear objectives and performance standards.
• Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and customer service.
• Manage resource planning to ensure appropriate service levels are maintained.
• Oversee the end-to-end supplier invoice process from receipt through to payment.
• Ensure accurate coding, approval, posting and matching of supplier invoices.
• Manage supplier statement reconciliations and prompt resolution of queries.
• Ensure payment runs are prepared accurately and in accordance with delegated authorities.
• Monitor aged creditors and outstanding balances.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Maintain strong segregation of duties across vendor setup, invoice processing and payments.
• Review and approve key transactions and exceptions.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Ensure compliance with VAT and accounting requirements relating to supplier transactions.
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate and streamline processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Accounts Payable.
• Utilise ERP and workflow systems to improve efficiency and reporting.
• Support finance transformation and system enhancement projects.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Act as an escalation point for complex supplier issues.
• Work closely with Buying, Operations and Finance teams to improve ways of working.
• Ensure a professional and responsive service to the wider business.
• Ensure timely completion of period-end activities.
• Maintain AP-related balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide reporting and analysis on payment performance, creditor balances and team KPIs.
• Support cash-flow forecasting and working capital management.

Skills

Purchase Ledger management

Financial controls

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

High‑volume transactions

Advanced Excel

Education

Accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Job description

Topps Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead our Purchase Ledger and ensure accurate, timely supplier processing across the business.

As a key Finance team member, you will manage a high-performing team, uphold strong controls, and drive process improvements and finance transformation initiatives. This hybrid role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to shape finance operations within Britain's largest specialist tile retailer.