Accounts Payable Manager
Department: Finance
Reports to: Head of Finance
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Accounts Payable Manager to lead the end-to-end AP function. This role ensures accurate processing of invoices, timely supplier payments, strong financial controls, and efficient workflows within a fast-paced finance environment. The successful candidate will manage the AP team, resolve complex queries, and drive continuous process improvements while maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships.
Key Responsibilities
AP Operations
1. Oversee daily AP activities including invoice processing, coding, matching, and approvals
2. Ensure accuracy, compliance with policies, and timely processing of invoices and payments
3. Monitor aged creditors, supplier statements, and resolve discrepancies
Team Leadership
4. Manage, mentor, and support AP and Expenses staff
5. Allocate workloads, set expectations, and conduct performance reviews
6. Provide training and ensure adequate cover during absences
Payments & Controls
7. Oversee approval workflows and escalate delays where required
8. Authorise payment runs (BACS, CHAPS, and international)
9. Maintain strong financial controls, audit trails, and compliance procedures
Supplier & Stakeholder Management
10. Act as the main escalation point for supplier and internal queries
11. Build strong supplier relationships and resolve disputes efficiently
12. Collaborate with procurement and operational teams to improve processes
Compliance, Systems & Reporting
13. Oversee expense compliance, VAT treatment, and accurate supplier data
14. Manage AP systems (e.g., Sage or similar) and support process improvements
15. Support reconciliations, month-end close, and AP reporting
16. Prepare aged creditor analysis and provide cash flow insight
Skills & Experience
17. 5+ years' Accounts Payable experience, including supervisory responsibility
18. Strong knowledge of end-to-end AP processes and financial controls
19. Advanced Excel and experience with Sage or similar ERP systems
20. Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
21. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment
Why Join
22. Leadership role within a supportive finance team
23. Opportunity to improve processes and systems
24. Exposure to senior stakeholders and business operations
25. Professional development and progression opportunities
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.