Job Description
Accounts Payable Manager Location: SloughSalary: £40,000 + BenefitsJob Type: Full-Time, Permanent
We are proud to be partnering exclusively with a leading health care company based in Slough in their search for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager. If you're an organised and driven finance professional with a background in managing AP teams and processes, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role within a compassionate, fast-evolving sector.
About the RoleAs the Accounts Payable Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and supplier reconciliations. You'll be responsible for leading a small AP team and liaising with internal departments and external suppliers to uphold strong financial controls and compliance across the group.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the accounts payable team, setting priorities and ensuring workloads are balanced effectively.
* Oversee the accurate processing of high-volume supplier invoices, including care-specific services and multi-site operations.
* Ensure timely supplier payments in accordance with agreed terms and internal cashflow strategies.
* Review and authorise payment runs and reconciliations, maintaining accurate supplier account data.
* Resolve complex invoice and payment queries, escalating issues as necessary.
* Conduct monthly supplier statement reconciliations and support financial audits with required documentation.
* Work closely with procurement and care site managers to improve invoicing and receipting accuracy.
* Monitor and enhance internal AP controls and contribute to finance process improvements.
* Manage relationships with key suppliers and support the wider finance leadership team with reporting and analysis.
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience in an Accounts Payable Manager or senior AP role, ideally within the healthcare, care, or multi-site services sector.
* Strong understanding of end-to-end accounts payable processes and controls.
* Experience managing or supervising an accounts payable team.
* Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
* Comfortable working with multi-entity or multi-location organisations.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail with a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across departments.
* Able to thrive in a collaborative environment with a strong sense of purpose and responsibility.
What We Offer
* A highly competitive salary of up to £40,000
* 25 days annual leave + BH's
* Pension
* Parking
* Opportunity for work from home flexibility
* Joining a dynamic team in an exciting and fast-growth organisation.
* Very supportive team-centric environment and they will set you up for success.
* Other great benefits on application.
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