About the job
Job Title: Accounts Payable Manager
Job Location: Solihull, UK
Job Location Type: Hybrid
Job Contract Type: Contract
Job Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
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The Role
Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for leading the Accounts Payable function, ensuring efficient invoice processing, accurate balance sheet reconciliations, robust supplier onboarding, and timely closure of period-end activities. The postholder will manage a team of AP Assistants and drive continuous improvement, control, and operational excellence within the procure-to-pay process. This is a 9 Month Fixed Term contract.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management
* Lead, coach, and develop the AP Assistants, ensuring workloads are prioritised and performance objectives are met.
* Conduct regular 1:1s, provide training, and support career development within the team.
* Monitor team performance KPIs (invoice turnaround, query resolution times, supplier set-up accuracy, etc.).
* Foster a high-performing culture based on accountability, customer service, and process ownership.
Accounts Payable Operations
* Oversee timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments in accordance with internal controls.
* Ensure compliance with company policies, HMRC regulations, and audit requirements.
* Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve escalated queries.
* Manage AP inboxes and workflow systems to maintain service-level expectations.
Period-End Activities
* Own and deliver the AP period-end timetable, ensuring all cut-offs, accruals, and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
* Prepare monthly AP-related journals (GRNI, accruals, prepayments where relevant).
* Provide ageing analysis, KPIs, and commentary for month-end reporting.
* Liaise with Management Accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy of AP data feeding into financial statements.
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
* Prepare and review all AP-related balance sheet reconciliations, including:
o Trade creditors
o Goods received not invoiced (GRNI)
o Supplier deposits or prepayments
o Unallocated cash
* Investigate and resolve aged items promptly, ensuring reconciliation integrity and audit readiness.
Supplier Onboarding & Master Data
* Oversee the supplier onboarding process, ensuring accurate and compliant creation of supplier records.
* Perform required checks (VAT validation, bank validation, due diligence).
* Maintain strong data quality and control within the supplier master database.
* Work closely with Procurement and Operational teams to streamline onboarding and mitigate risks.
Process Improvement & Controls
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance automation, efficiency, and accuracy within the AP function.
* Strengthen financial controls, ensuring clear policies, documented procedures, and consistent execution across the team.
* Support system upgrades or transitions (ERP enhancements, OCR tools, automated workflows).
* Champion best-in-class AP practices across the wider finance team.
About You
* Proven experience managing an Accounts Payable team or a senior AP role with leadership responsibilities.
* Strong understanding of the end-to-end AP process, period-end requirements, and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Excellent organisation, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills.
* Strong skills within process improvements & system changes.
* High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and control.
* Proficiency with finance systems and Excel.
If this sounds like you
Please contact Christina Scimeca, Group Corporate Recruiter, who is happy to tell you more about this opportunity and the recruitment process. Or apply by submitting your resume through the apply button below.
MVHE is an equal opportunity employer
MVHE is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.
Internal Candidates/Associates
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