Looking for a contract that gives you real influence, flexibility, and the chance to lead a high-performing team? This AP and Expense Manager role puts you at the heart of a leading finance operation, overseeing a home-based team and driving improvements across the entire accounts payable and expense process. If you thrive on making things work better, enjoy supporting people, and want a contract that values your expertise, this could be your next move. This is a 12-month contract, working remotely or hybrid from either Farnborough or Whiteley, you’ll be joining a collaborative finance function, reporting to the Finance Operations Manager, and supported by an experienced team. Reporting to the Finance Operations Manager, you will be responsible for: Leading and motivating a remote AP and Expense team Setting high standards for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in all AP and expense activities Ensuring supplier payments and employee expenses are processed correctly and on time Tracking, reporting, and resolving exceptions and errors Driving improvements in UK P2P processes and maintaining up-to-date procedures Overseeing invoice entry, audits, reconciliations, and supplier queries Supporting month-end tasks and maintaining business confidentiality What you will need: Previous experience in a similar finance or AP role (such as AP Manager, Accounts Payable Supervisor, Finance Operations Lead) Strong people management skills, with the ability to motivate and support a remote team Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving Confident stakeholder and supplier engagement skills Good understanding of VAT, tax document rules, and basic accounting principles (double entry, ledgers) Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting/analytic tools are desirable An accounting qualification (part qualified or qualified by experience) is a plus What you will get: Flexible remote or hybrid working options The opportunity to lead and shape a key finance function Support from an experienced and collaborative team The chance to make a real impact and drive process improvements If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you! We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION…because getting a job is hard enough. The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.