Hybrid Accounts Payable Manager – FMCG Finance

Michael Page; Wednesbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

Michael Page, in Wednesbury, seeks an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the day-to-day AP function within the FMCG sector, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and supplier records stay up to date.

The role offers hybrid working and a salary of £50,000–£55,000 depending on experience, with close collaboration with the Accounting & Finance team to deliver timely payments and reliable reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience managing accounts payable activities.
• Confidence processing invoices, maintaining supplier records and managing payment schedules.
• Good knowledge of invoice matching, coding and approval processes.
• Ability to investigate and resolve supplier invoice and payment queries.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing financial information and account records.
• Clear and organised approach to prioritising within an Accounts Payable Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day accounts payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and promptly.
• Oversee invoice matching, coding and approval workflows to maintain clear records.
• Monitor payment schedules and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
• Review supplier account information and resolve invoice or payment queries efficiently.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable data to support reliable financial reporting.
• Address outstanding invoice issues with colleagues in Accounting & Finance.
• Identify improvements to accounts payable processes and day-to-day controls.
• Provide updates on accounts payable activity, outstanding items and payment status.

Skills

Accounts payable

Invoice processing

Payment scheduling

Supplier records

Invoice matching

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Michael Page, in Wednesbury, seeks an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the day-to-day AP function within the FMCG sector, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and supplier records stay up to date.

The role offers hybrid working and a salary of £50,000–£55,000 depending on experience, with close collaboration with the Accounting & Finance team to deliver timely payments and reliable reporting.