Lead Accounts Payable Manager — Hybrid + Bonus

Howett Thorpe; Badshot Lea; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company bonus

Product discount

Onsite parking

Job summary

Howett Thorpe is recruiting an Accounts Payable Manager for a permanent, full-time role in Farnham, Surrey. The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office) with a strong benefits package and a strategic place within the finance team.

You will lead a six-person AP team, ensure timely invoice processing, manage supplier queries, and drive process improvements and automation initiatives. The successful candidate will have prior AP management experience, be able to support month-end and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Experience in managing a team is essential.
• AAT qualified or QBE candidates will be considered.
• Strong IT/system skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of six Accounts Payable professionals.
• Oversee the end-to-end purchase ledger process, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure queries and account issues are resolved effectively.
• Plan and monitor workloads, priorities and deadlines across the team.
• Maintain strong accounts payable controls, policies and procedures.
• Ensure month-end requirements are completed accurately, including reconciliations, accruals and reporting.
• Support year-end audit requirements and provide information as required.
• Prepare accounts payable management information and key performance indicators.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure compliance with company processes.
• Lead process improvements, system enhancements and automation initiatives.

Job description

Howett Thorpe is recruiting an Accounts Payable Manager for a permanent, full-time role in Farnham, Surrey. The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office) with a strong benefits package and a strategic place within the finance team.

You will lead a six-person AP team, ensure timely invoice processing, manage supplier queries, and drive process improvements and automation initiatives. The successful candidate will have prior AP management experience, be able to support month-end and