Hybrid Accounts Payable Manager - Lead & Optimize Payments

Medlock Partners Ltd; East Grinstead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in East Grinstead is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead a team of 5 in overseeing the purchase ledger and ensuring accurate supplier transactions. The role focuses on improving processes, maintaining robust controls, and supporting new systems. Candidates should have strong AP lifecycle knowledge and team leadership experience. This position offers a hybrid working model, with 4 days office-based and 1 day from home, promoting wellbeing and community focus.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume invoice environments.
• Exposure to invoice workflow systems or automation tools.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the Accounts Payable function.
• Allocate and manage team workloads to maintain consistent performance.
• Run weekly and monthly payment cycles with a focus on accuracy.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of the full Accounts Payable lifecycle

Proven experience leading an AP or transactional finance team

Confident using ERP / accounting systems and Excel

Highly organised and detail-focused

Comfortable dealing with suppliers and resolving queries

Skilled in reconciliations and audit preparation

Education

AAT qualified or actively studying

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

A financial services company in East Grinstead is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to lead a team of 5 in overseeing the purchase ledger and ensuring accurate supplier transactions. The role focuses on improving processes, maintaining robust controls, and supporting new systems. Candidates should have strong AP lifecycle knowledge and team leadership experience. This position offers a hybrid working model, with 4 days office-based and 1 day from home, promoting wellbeing and community focus.