Accounts Payable Manager: Lead & Optimize AP Operations

Rutherford Briant; Essex; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Group pension and life assurance at 2x

Free onsite parking

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

Rutherford Briant advertises an Accounts Payable Manager role to take ownership of the AP function and lead a small team within a well-established business in the UK. The role focuses on end-to-end AP processing, payment runs, month-end activities and strong supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate will have several years in AP, with at least two in management, solid accounting knowledge, and advanced Excel skills, plus experience with accounting software and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Several years' experience within Accounts Payable, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management position.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls and AP processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, including invoice processing, approvals, payment runs and team management.
• Managing weekly BACS payments across all Group companies and ensuring invoices are processed accurately and within agreed terms.
• Completing month-end routines, reconciliations and reporting, including monthly and quarterly reports for Senior Management.
• Ensuring monthly CIS payments are submitted to HMRC on time and managing Payment Practice reporting.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and the Supply Chain team, while resolving queries and managing new supplier accounts.
• Reviewing and improving AP processes and procedures, working closely with IT and software support on system issues.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Team leadership

Advanced Excel

Financial controls

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Rutherford Briant advertises an Accounts Payable Manager role to take ownership of the AP function and lead a small team within a well-established business in the UK. The role focuses on end-to-end AP processing, payment runs, month-end activities and strong supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate will have several years in AP, with at least two in management, solid accounting knowledge, and advanced Excel skills, plus experience with accounting software and a collaborative approach.