Accounts Payable Manager
Dunstable
Fully On-Site
£40,000 - £45,000
This role puts you in charge of the full accounts payable function within a busy finance team. You manage a team of six and keep the AP process running smoothly from invoice processing through to supplier payments. It suits someone confident with purchase ledger work, reconciliations, and supervising a team in a fast-moving finance environment.
Role overview
Manage and set up supplier accounts and maintain accurate creditor records.
Oversee all invoice processing, scanning, coding and authorisation.
Handle supplier statement reconciliations and resolve any payment issues or discrepancies.
Take ownership of the purchase ledger close each month for reporting deadlines.
Lead and develop the AP team through regular reviews and clear communication.
Support finance with ad-hoc reports, analysis and general accounts queries.What you need
3 years Experience as an Accounts Payable Manager or Purchase Ledger Manager.
A confident leader, able to manage teams effectively
Strong background in accounts payable, invoice processing and supplier payment workflows.
Confident with finance systems and Excel tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
A practical, organised approach with the ability to spot errors and solve problems quickly.
Comfortable working in a growing business with changing priorities.What's offered
A growing organisation with opportunities to progress into wider finance leadership roles.
Competitive leave and enhanced support packages.
Access to wellbeing support, online GP services and financial guidance.
Paid volunteering days.
A broad range of discounts and perks.
Ongoing training and development to support career growth in finance and accounting.If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, they can be arranged