Accounts Payable Manager — Lead Team & Cash Flow

UKAS; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UKAS is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead our AP function at the Head Office in Staines-upon-Thames. You will manage supplier invoices, payment runs, and the AP team, ensuring timely processing and compliance with terms.

The role requires strong purchase ledger experience, AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualifications or progression, and the ability to drive process improvements and maintain tight deadlines, while communicating effectively with colleagues and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Essential: strong purchase ledger experience and ability to lead an AP function.
• Qualified or working towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA.
• Based at Head Office in Staines-upon-Thames, full-time role.
• Ability to manage high-volume payment runs and payroll assessor payments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Finance helpdesk inbox and supplier invoices within terms and SLA.
• Process weekly supplier and employee expenses payment runs.
• Administer company car arrangements.
• Oversee monthly payroll assessor payments and P11D processes.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and support year-end audits.
• Provide line management for AP staff and assist with finance projects.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Team leadership

Cash flow management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

SLA deadlines

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

UKAS is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead our AP function at the Head Office in Staines-upon-Thames. You will manage supplier invoices, payment runs, and the AP team, ensuring timely processing and compliance with terms.

The role requires strong purchase ledger experience, AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualifications or progression, and the ability to drive process improvements and maintain tight deadlines, while communicating effectively with colleagues and suppliers.