AP/AR Manager (12 Month FTC)

Marc Daniels; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known financial services firm in Central London is seeking an AP/AR Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role requires managing all aspects of accounts payable and receivable, overseeing a finance team, and ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and a proactive approach to process improvement. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Evidence of strong leadership skills managing a medium-sized team.
• Strong understanding of AP and AR/credit control best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire AP and AR process, including invoice processing.
• Oversee credit control and ensure timely collection of receivables.
• Lead, develop, and support a medium-sized finance team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Process improvement

Excel proficiency

Tools

Mainstream accounting software

Job description

Marc Daniels are working with a well known company based in Central London to find an AP/AR Manager on a 12 months FTC.

The AP/AR Manager will oversee all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable for the company, ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of financial transactions. This highly visible role requires both hands‑on and leadership experience and involves managing a medium sized finance team, supporting process improvements, and driving the company’s financial operations forward.

As this is a contract role this will require the individual to be available immediately or they must have a short notice period.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire AP and AR process, including invoice processing, payments, collections, reconciliations, and supplier/customer queries.
• Oversee credit control and ensure timely collection of receivables and correct allocation of payments.
• Lead, develop, and support a medium sized finance team (typically 8 direct reports), including performance reviews and professional development.
• Ensure all supplier and customer accounts are regularly reconciled and discrepancies promptly addressed.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.
• Support month‑end and year‑end closing for AP/AR activities, including reporting, accruals, and forecasting.
• Provide accurate management information and cash flow reporting to support business decisions.
• Act as the main point of contact for audit processes relating to AP/AR.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Evidence of strong leadership skills managing a medium sized team
• Strong understanding of AP and AR/credit control best practices.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Highly organised and proactive, with a track record of process improvement.
• Confident Excel user; experience with mainstream accounting software is advantageous.
• Can‑do attitude and team‑oriented approach.