Accounts Payable Manager — Lead AP Transformation & Team

Michael Page Finance; Alwalton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based role

Job summary

Michael Page are recruiting an experienced Accounts Payable Manager for a Peterborough-based property organisation. You will own day-to-day AP operations, ensure timely invoicing and payments, and lead a small AP team to deliver accurate processing and strong supplier relationships.

You will drive performance through process improvements, controls around PR/PO, and identify automation opportunities while providing management information and KPIs to stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading an AP function in a fast-paced environment.
• Track record of implementing process improvements and automation.
• Strong leadership to manage performance and develop a small team.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience improving controls around purchasing, PO and payment processes.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
• Lead, develop and motivate the AP team, creating a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Manage supplier relationships, proactively resolving payment issues, disputes and escalations.
• Address existing backlogs and implement solutions to improve service levels and supplier satisfaction.
• Review and strengthen controls around PR/PO processes, payment approvals and financial governance.
• Identify and deliver opportunities for automation, streamlining manual processes and increasing efficiency.
• Produce management information and reports on AP performance, KPIs and key process improvements.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the business to enhance financial operations and support business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Automation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Financial software

Job description

Michael Page are recruiting an experienced Accounts Payable Manager for a Peterborough-based property organisation. You will own day-to-day AP operations, ensure timely invoicing and payments, and lead a small AP team to deliver accurate processing and strong supplier relationships.

You will drive performance through process improvements, controls around PR/PO, and identify automation opportunities while providing management information and KPIs to stakeholders across the business.