Interim Accounts Payable Manager

Go Fractional

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

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28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Gym discount

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Referral scheme

Job summary

Go Fractional is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager for a 12-month maternity cover. You will lead a seven‑person AP team, drive process improvements and partner with Finance to ensure accurate supplier payments and strong controls. The role combines leadership with hands-on AP operations and transformation initiatives.

The position is four days in the office and one day remote, offering exposure to automation and system enhancements across the function.

Qualifications

Significant Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume environment.
Experience leading and developing an AP team.
Experience with complex PO and invoice workflows.
Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and compliance.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop a team of seven AP professionals.
Oversee day-to-day AP across the Group and ensure timely supplier payments.
Maintain strong controls, reconciliations, approvals and audit readiness.
Support month-end activities including accruals and spend analysis.

Skills

Accounts Payable leadership

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Team development

ERP systems

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or equivalent

Tools

SAP Business ByDesign

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join our Finance team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the Accounts Payable function across the Group, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time while maintaining strong financial controls and operational excellence.

You'll lead a team of seven, work closely with stakeholders across Finance and the wider business, and play an important role in driving process improvements, automation initiatives and continuous operational efficiencies. This role combines people leadership, operational ownership and transformation, offering the opportunity to make a visible impact across the organisation.

Please note this position is 4 days in the office and 1 day working from anywhere.

Why This Role Matters

Accounts Payable is a critical part of the business, ensuring strong supplier relationships, effective cashflow management and robust financial governance.

Success in this role means building a high-performing team, creating scalable processes that support business growth, and helping shape the future of Accounts Payable through continuous improvement and technology-driven change.

What You'll Be Doing

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, coach and develop a team of seven Accounts Payable professionals, creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Support performance management, objective setting and professional development across the team.
Ensure workloads and resources are effectively managed to meet business demands and service expectations.
Create an environment where knowledge sharing, collaboration and high standards are consistently encouraged.

Accounts Payable Operations

Take ownership of the day-to-day Accounts Payable function across the Group.
Oversee the accurate and timely processing and payment of supplier invoices.
Ensure supplier reconciliations, payment allocations and ledger maintenance are completed to a high standard.
Support month-end activities, including accruals, prepayments and spend analysis.

Financial Control & Governance

Maintain strong financial controls and approval processes across all Accounts Payable activities.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures and audit requirements.
Monitor and resolve payment discrepancies, open items and supplier queries promptly.
Promote consistent purchase order compliance across the business to support financial accuracy and reporting.

Process Improvement & Transformation

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and service delivery within Accounts Payable.
Support the ongoing development of purchase order, invoice approval and payment processes.
Partner with transformation teams to enhance automation and maximise system capabilities.
Help drive the adoption of best practice processes across Finance and the wider business.

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across the organisation.
Act as an escalation point for complex payment issues and operational queries.
Support colleagues across the business through guidance, training and process expertise.
Deliver reporting and insights on payment activity, liabilities and cashflow trends to support decision‑making.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a traditional Accounts Payable role. You'll have the opportunity to lead a critical Finance function while helping shape its future through process improvement, automation and operational excellence.

You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to transformation initiatives and play a direct role in supporting the continued growth of the business.

About You

You're someone who enjoys balancing people leadership with operational excellence. You take ownership, build credibility with stakeholders and are motivated by improving processes and developing high-performing teams.

You bring a practical, solutions-focused approach, enjoy working collaboratively across the business and are comfortable operating in an environment where continuous improvement is actively encouraged.

What We're Looking For

Significant Accounts Payable experience within a high-volume environment.
Previous experience leading and developing an Accounts Payable team.
Experience working with complex purchase order and invoice processing workflows.
Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and compliance requirements.
ERP systems experience is essential.
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial data and reporting.
Experience driving process improvement and operational efficiencies.
Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Desirable

SAP Business ByDesign experience.
Experience working within a multi-site organisation.
Property sector experience.
Degree-level education or equivalent.
Experience supporting finance transformation, automation or system enhancement initiatives.

Benefits

Please note this position is 4 days in the office and 1 day working from anywhere.

Work Your Way

Core working hours with flexibility – because life doesn't run 9–5
Two weeks 'Work from Anywhere' – swap your desk for a beach, a mountain… anywhere that inspires you

Time to Rest & Recharge