Accounts Payable Manager: Lead Team & Process Automation

Michael Page; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in Liverpool is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Manager to oversee the accounts payable function. This role requires strong organisational and leadership skills to manage a team effectively and ensure compliance with policies. The successful candidate will lead process improvements and automation while collaborating with other departments. Benefits include 30 days of holiday, a 35-hour workweek, and a flexible working arrangement.

Benefits

30 days of holiday leave plus 8 bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong background in accounts payable management.
• Experience in shared services or medium - large not for profit organisations.
• Proficiency with accounting software and financial systems.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable function and ensure compliance.
• Oversee accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.
• Maintain vendor relationships and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor and improve accounts payable processes.
• Supervise and mentor the accounts payable team.
• Ensure accurate reporting and reconciliation of accounts payable data.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance efficiency.
• Support audits and adhere to financial regulations.

Skills

Accounts payable management

Organisational skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

Accounting software

Financial systems

Job description

A well-established organisation in Liverpool is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Manager to oversee the accounts payable function. This role requires strong organisational and leadership skills to manage a team effectively and ensure compliance with policies. The successful candidate will lead process improvements and automation while collaborating with other departments. Benefits include 30 days of holiday, a 35-hour workweek, and a flexible working arrangement.