AP Manager — Lead Payments & Employee Discount

Michael Page Business Support; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager in the United Kingdom to oversee day-to-day AP operations, including invoice handling, payments, and vendor relationships. You will help maintain strong financial control and drive process improvements.

The role involves managing supplier communications, reconciling ledgers, and supporting month-end activities. A permanent position with salary £38,000–£44,000 is offered, plus an employee discount.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts payable or a related role within the accounting and finance sector.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with suppliers and internal teams effectively.
• A solid understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Problem-solving abilities to handle invoice discrepancies and payment issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors.
• Oversee invoice processing and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Reconcile accounts payable ledgers to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Prepare and process payment runs, including BACS and cheque payments.
• Monitor and manage aged creditor balances, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Support the wider accounting and finance team with month-end and year-end processes.
• Implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of the accounts payable function.

Skills

Accounts payable

Invoice processing

Vendor relationships

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager in the United Kingdom to oversee day-to-day AP operations, including invoice handling, payments, and vendor relationships. You will help maintain strong financial control and drive process improvements.

The role involves managing supplier communications, reconciling ledgers, and supporting month-end activities. A permanent position with salary £38,000–£44,000 is offered, plus an employee discount.