Accounts Payable Manager - Slough - £50.000 - £60.000
Role Summary
The Accounts Payable Manager oversees the full accounts payable function, ensuring accurate, timely processing of invoices and payments while maintaining strong internal controls and vendor relationships. This role leads the AP team, supports financial reporting, and drives process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage end-to-end accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, approvals, payment runs, and reconciliations
2. Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors in accordance with company policy
3. Supervise and develop AP team members
4. Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations
5. Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
6. Oversee month-end closing activities related to AP, including accruals and reporting
7. Partner with Procurement, Finance, and external auditors as needed
8. Lead process improvement initiatives and system enhancements
9. Monitor cash flow requirements and optimize payment timing
Qualifications & Experience
10. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
11. 5+ years of accounts payable experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
12. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AP best practices
13. Experience with ERP/accounting systems
14. Advanced Excel skills
15. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
16. Excellent communication and leadership skills
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.