Accounts Payable Manager | Real Estate Finance Leader

DeverellSmith Group; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

DeverellSmith Group partners with a well-established real estate group to appoint an Accounts Payable Manager. You will lead the AP team, own the full purchase-to-pay process across a diverse property portfolio, and drive improvements delivering stronger controls and efficiency.

You will develop the team, manage high-volume invoices, and act as the main contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders. This role suits an experienced AP professional seeking visible impact in a growing finance

Qualifications

• Experience leading an AP or purchase ledger team.
• Real estate or multi-entity experience is advantageous.
• Ability to manage high invoice volumes and tight deadlines.
• Hands-on, organised approach with a drive to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the AP team and own the full purchase-to-pay process across a multi-entity property portfolio.
• Oversee accurate and timely payment of suppliers and contractors.
• Run supplier statement reconciliations, payment runs and month-end accruals.
• Strengthen controls, approval workflows and compliance across entities.
• Lead process improvements and optimise finance systems.
• Act as the go-to contact for suppliers, property managers and the wider finance team.

Job description

DeverellSmith Group partners with a well-established real estate group to appoint an Accounts Payable Manager. You will lead the AP team, own the full purchase-to-pay process across a diverse property portfolio, and drive improvements delivering stronger controls and efficiency.

You will develop the team, manage high-volume invoices, and act as the main contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders. This role suits an experienced AP professional seeking visible impact in a growing finance