We are looking for a proactive and hands:on Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to lead our AP function in a fast:paced, multi:site, and multi:brand hospitality business. This role will oversee a small team of AP clerks, ensuring the efficient processing of supplier payments while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across our brands.
The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, able to manage supplier relationships and internal queries while driving process improvements. While you wont be expected to code or process invoices daily, youll need to have a deep understanding of AP operations and be willing to step in when required.
This is a hybrid role, based in the Croydon office 3 days per week, 2 days working from home.
Key Responsibilities
* Team Leadership and Development: Manage, mentor, and support a small team of AP clerks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in invoice processing and payments.
* Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with brand finance teams, site managers, and suppliers to ensure smooth AP operations.
* Process Oversight and Improvement: Oversee invoice approvals, reconciliations, and payment runs, identifying areas for process automation and efficiency gains.
* Supplier and Query Resolution: Act as a key point of contact for supplier escalations, resolving disputes and ensuring timely payments.
* Compliance and Controls: Ensure AP processes comply with company policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements.
* Reporting and Reconciliation: Oversee AP ageing reports, cash flow forecasting, and reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
What Were Looking For
* Proven experience in an AP Manager or Senior AP role within a multi:site or hospitality environment.
* Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing a team.
* Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
* Ability to be hands:on when needed but also focus on strategy and process improvements.
* Strong systems knowledge, ideally with experience in finance/ERP software used in hospitality.
* A problem:solving mindset, with a proactive approach to challenges.