Retail AP Lead - Process Excellence & Vendor Relations

Michael Page; Farnham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager in the retail sector. You will oversee daily AP operations, manage invoices, payments and vendor relations to maintain strong financial control.

The role is permanent with a salary range of £38,000–£44,000, dependent on experience, emphasising accuracy, timelines and strong collaboration with internal teams. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in accounts payable, strong Excel skills and the ability to liaise with suppliers to ensure

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts payable or a related role within the accounting and finance sector.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with suppliers and internal teams effectively.
• A solid understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Problem-solving abilities to handle invoice discrepancies and payment issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors.
• Oversee invoice processing and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Reconcile accounts payable ledgers to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Prepare and process payment runs, including BACS and cheque payments.
• Monitor and manage aged creditor balances, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Support the wider accounting and finance team with month-end and year-end processes.
• Implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency of the accounts payable function.

Skills

Accounts payable

Organisational skills

Communication

Excel

Accounting principles

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager in the retail sector. You will oversee daily AP operations, manage invoices, payments and vendor relations to maintain strong financial control.

The role is permanent with a salary range of £38,000–£44,000, dependent on experience, emphasising accuracy, timelines and strong collaboration with internal teams. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in accounts payable, strong Excel skills and the ability to liaise with suppliers to ensure