AP/AR Manager

Metric; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric is seeking an experienced AP/AR Manager to oversee our Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring strong financial controls and accurate reporting. You will work closely with the Office Manager and senior leadership to drive cash flow improvements and cost efficiencies across the business.

The role requires proven AP/AR management experience, team leadership, and a thorough understanding of reconciliations, cash flow, and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing AP/AR in a commercial environment.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or managing team members.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, cash flow management, reconciliations, and credit control processes.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse costs, challenge expenditure, and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Experience producing financial reports and management information for senior stakeholders.
• Proficient in accounting software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring accurate processing, strong financial controls, and timely settlement of payments and collections.
• Monitor cash flow, aged debtors, and creditor balances, providing regular reporting and insights to support effective financial management.
• Oversee and collaborate with the Office Manager regarding conference spend and office related expenses.
• Review supplier, contracts and subscription costs to identify opportunities for savings, efficiencies, and improved commercial outcomes.
• Assess significant expenditure against business requirements, budget considerations, and expected return on investment (ROI).
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across finance and operational functions.
• Work closely with senior leadership to identify cost optimisation opportunities and ensure resources are allocated effectively to support business growth.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Cash flow management

Financial controls

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Accountancy qualification (CIMA/ACCA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced AP/AR Manager to oversee our Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting, and effective cash flow management. Working closely with the Office Manager and senior leadership team, you will help drive operational efficiency, manage costs, and support informed business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring accurate processing, strong financial controls, and timely settlement of payments and collections.
• Monitor cash flow, aged debtors, and creditor balances, providing regular reporting and insights to support effective financial management.
• Oversee and collaborate with the Office Manager regarding conference spend and office related expenses.
• Review supplier, contracts and subscription costs to identify opportunities for savings, efficiencies, and improved commercial outcomes.
• Assess significant expenditure against business requirements, budget considerations, and expected return on investment (ROI).
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and best practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across finance and operational functions.
• Work closely with senior leadership to identify cost optimisation opportunities and ensure resources are allocated effectively to support business growth.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions within a commercial environment.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or managing team members.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, cash flow management, reconciliations, and credit control processes.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse costs, challenge expenditure, and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Experience producing financial reports and management information for senior stakeholders.
• Proficient in accounting and ERP systems, with strong Excel skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence decisions and challenge spending where appropriate.
• Commercially minded with the ability to assess expenditure against business objectives and return on investment.
• Experience driving process improvement, automation, or systems enhancement initiatives would be advantageous.

Why Join Metric?

Metric is a modern, high-growth executive search firm with offices in New York, Fort Lauderdale, Austin, San Diego, London, Nottingham & Leeds. Recognised for our rapid expansion, we offer a dynamic, supportive environment where ambitious professionals can thrive.

If you’re ready to make an impact in a global business, we’d love to hear from you.