AP Manager

Venture Recruitment Partners; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to enhance their global AP function. The role offers a salary of up to £70,000, a hybrid working model, and opportunities for professional development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AP management, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset. Join a supportive team in a fast-paced, international environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for finance projects

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable management with a proven record.
• Ability to lead a team and maintain high professional standards.
• Skills in AP process improvement and automation adoption.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the AP team.
• Implement AP processes and financial controls.
• Oversee payment runs and supplier management.
• Produce reports on cash flow and improvements.

Skills

Extensive experience as an AP Manager

Strong track record of process improvement

Experience working in an international business

Extensive team management experience

Proactive and flexible team player

Great communication skills

Job description

Accounts Payable Manager Hybrid (2 days office based)

Salary: up to £70,000 + benefits
Location: Guildford

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking to join a supportive, international business with plenty of variety in your role? This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative finance team, working across multiple currencies and regions.

Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Accounts Payable Manager to stabilise, reshape, and modernise their global AP function.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide clear direction and day‑to‑day leadership to the AP team
• Rebuild trust, teamwork, and accountability across the function
• Establish a culture of ownership, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Design and implement consistent end‑to‑end AP processes
• Strengthen financial controls, segregation of duties, and compliance across multiple entities and geographies
• Assess current system use
• Lead the adoption of AP automation and workflow technology
• Oversee weekly and monthly payment runs, supplier management, and reconciliations
• Manage escalation of AP issues with urgency and professionalism
• Produce accurate and timely reports for the Group Financial Operations Controller, highlighting risks, cash flow impacts, and progress on improvements

What we’re looking for

• Extensive experience as an AP Manager
• Strong track record of process improvement
• Experience working in an international business
• Extensive team management experience
• A proactive, flexible team player with great communication skills

What’s on offer

• Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working model 2 days in the office and the rest from home.
• A supportive team environment in a growing, international organisation.
• Opportunities to get involved in wider finance projects and process improvements.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys ownership of the AP function and wants to work in a professional, fast‑moving business with international exposure.

If interested, please hit apply, or email me directly.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.