Description
The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for overseeing the accounts payable function within the finance team. This includes the day-to-day management of AP processes and team members, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company procedures. The role plays a key part in maintaining strong vendor relationships, supporting internal controls, and contributing to month-end and year-end close activities.
Description
The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for overseeing the accounts payable function within the finance team. This includes the day-to-day management of AP processes and team members, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company procedures. The role plays a key part in maintaining strong vendor relationships, supporting internal controls, and contributing to month-end and year-end close activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the accounts payable team, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time
* Oversee invoice processing, payment runs, and employee expense reimbursements
* Maintain and develop AP policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance
* Manage vendor relationships and resolve queries or disputes
* Conduct regular bank reconciliations and support the month-end close process
* Ensure accurate coding and approval of invoices in line with company procedures
* Monitor AP metrics and prepare relevant reports (e.g. aged creditors, cash flow)
* Support year-end processes and external audit requirements
* Identify and implement process improvements across AP activities
* Manage performance and development of AP team members, including goal setting and reviews
Requirements
* Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and accounting principles
* Proven experience managing or supervising an AP function
* Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience using accounting or ERP systems
* Ability to analyse financial data and produce reports
* Experience with process improvement and implementing best practices
* Knowledge of VAT and tax compliance requirements
* Previous experience in the property industry (desirable but not essential)
Benefits
Holidays – 25 days per year plus 10 bank holidays and local public holidays in Scotland
Private Medical Insurance
Health Cash Plan
Pension
Death in Service
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
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