AP Operations Lead – Hybrid, High-Impact

Autolus Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance related bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension

Job summary

Autolus Ltd is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounts Payable Operations to lead a 3-person AP team, owning end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay processes and controls. You will drive efficiency, ensure accurate invoicing, and manage supplier payments in a fast-paced biotech environment.

You will partner with Finance, IT and Procurement Operations to implement improvements, governance and reporting while supporting month-end close and statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualification or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Bachelor's degree or higher-level qualification.
• Significant experience in Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, Finance Operations, or Shared Services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end Accounts Payable operations for accuracy and timely payments.
• Manage centralised AP team and supervise vendor payments and expense processing.
• Own AP controls, month-end close, reconciliations and reporting.
• Collaborate with Procurement Operations and wider Finance to improve performance.
• Lead process improvements, automation, and governance within P2P.

Skills

Operational leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Ability to manage priorities

Education

AAT Level 4

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

ERP systems

Fintech tools

Job description

Autolus Ltd is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounts Payable Operations to lead a 3-person AP team, owning end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay processes and controls. You will drive efficiency, ensure accurate invoicing, and manage supplier payments in a fast-paced biotech environment.

You will partner with Finance, IT and Procurement Operations to implement improvements, governance and reporting while supporting month-end close and statutory requirements.