AP Manager
SPECIALISM
Accounting
SALARY
£50-55k
JOB TYPE
Permanent / Full Time
DATE POSTED
28/08/2025
LOCATION
Greater London
JOB REF
950550
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable function, including a small team of AP clerks.
- Oversee invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliations, and payment runs to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Act as the main point of contact for supplier queries, resolving issues efficiently and maintaining strong relationships.
- Monitor AP KPIs, reporting regularly to senior finance leadership.
- Drive process improvements and implement automation where possible to enhance efficiency and control.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, tax regulations, and internal controls.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals and reporting.
- Partner with Procurement and wider Finance teams to improve P2P processes.
- Provide training, guidance, and performance management to AP staff.
- Proven experience in an Accounts Payable leadership role, ideally within a fast-paced, growing business.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes, controls, and best practices.
- Excellent people management and stakeholder communication skills.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar) desirable.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities.
- Experience in the technology sector (preferred but not essential).
