Account payable manager

Overview

In this role you will oversee the UK head-office accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate vendor settlements. You’ll manage three-way matching, master data quality, and month-/year-end closings, while driving controls and automation to raise efficiency. You will collaborate with procurement, treasury, and tax to optimise cash flow and maintain compliance. Lead a small AP team, support audits, and report KPI performance to senior leadership. This position offers a chance to shape AP processes in a global consumer-focused organisation from London.

Pay / Benefits

• bonus opportunity
• private medical and dental insurance
• pension scheme with employer contributions
• generous holiday allowance
• flexible working options
• employee discount

Responsibilities

• Direct the complete accounts payable cycle for the UK head-office with timely vendor settlements.
• Validate invoices, expense reports, and purchase orders with three-way matching and cost-centre allocations.
• Maintain the vendor master file and respond to supplier inquiries.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing duties for payables, including accruals and reporting.
• Design and refine internal controls and automated workflows to boost efficiency.
• Collaborate with procurement, treasury, and tax to optimise cash flow and ensure VAT/compliance.
• Produce KPI reports (e.g., days payable outstanding, invoice processing time) for leadership.
• Lead, coach, and develop a small AP team.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and explanations.

Key requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; UK GAAP, IFRS, and VAT knowledge.
• ERP proficiency (SAP or Oracle) and advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical mindset, meticulous attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
• Clear written and verbal communication; confident with internal teams and suppliers.
• Integrity and ethical financial practices.

• strong communication
• leadership
• attention to detail
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
• advanced Excel
• UK GAAP, IFRS

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