Accounts Payable Manager £60-70K + bonus & bens
Our client, a highly regarded multi‑asset investment firm, is expanding their Finance function by hiring a new Accounts Payable Manager to own the full accounts payable cycle and develop the Accounts Payable function. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in multi‑country accounts payable processes, excellent analytical skills, and a keen eye for accuracy and efficiency.
Roles & Responsibilities
* Lead and develop an offshore AP team.
* Oversee the full purchase‑to‑pay (P2P) cycle, including invoice processing, employee expense claims, three‑way matching, and payment runs.
* Manage multi‑currency AP across multiple legal entities in various jurisdictions.
* Ensure accurate and timely posting of supplier invoices in line with month‑end deadlines.
* Own the supplier statement reconciliation process and resolve aged items promptly.
* Develop and produce spend and ageing reports to support MI reporting, analysis and forecasting with FP&A and the wider Finance team.
* Support monthly close processes, including journal entries and accruals, applying local accounting standards revenue recognition principles.
* Contribute to external audits by providing required invoice documentation as required.
* Participate in process improvements and digital transformation initiatives to enhance payables accuracy and cycle time.
* Contribute to the enhancement of financial policies and procedures to strengthen control environments and ensure best practice.
* Responsible for ensuring all information security processes, policies and procedures are adhered to and any issues or concerns are raised with the Cyber Security team.
Experience & Qualifications
* This newly created role requires a strong understanding of accounts payable processes for a global supplier base.
* Have approximately 5+ years’ experience in accounts payable, ideally with an asset management business.
* Professional accounting qualification (AAT, part‑qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
* Strong working knowledge of AP controls, segregation of duties, and audit requirements.
* Familiarity with VAT treatment across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK and EU.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders across all levels, locations and business functions.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple payment cycles.
* Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
* Collaborative team player with the confidence to challenge processes and propose improvements.
* Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, regulated environment with competing deadlines.
* Good understanding of accounting principles and accounting controls.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools; Power BI or equivalent is advantageous.
* Experience with a major ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Workday or equivalent).
To hear more about this exciting role, please contact Alex Brown on 020 7847 8878 or email your CV to alex@meredithbrown.com
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