Group Accounts Payable Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Group Accounts Payable Manager to join a large and growing organisation on a permanent basis. This role will be responsible for leading the Accounts Payable function, ensuring accurate and timely supplier payments, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting ongoing systems and process improvement initiatives across a multi-company environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Group Accounts Payable team, providing support, guidance and development to ensure a high-performing function
• Oversee weekly payment runs, ensuring payments are processed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Maintain supplier payment terms and ensure compliance with agreed payment schedules
• Monitor invoice processing and resolve supplier queries in a timely manner
• Manage company credit card reconciliations and ensure accurate financial records are maintained
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls across the Accounts Payable function
• Complete journals and supporting documentation to maintain a clear audit trail
• Oversee bank, supplier and intercompany reconciliations, ensuring completion within agreed timescales
• Act as the escalation point for Accounts Payable queries from internal and external stakeholders
• Support the onboarding of new business units and ensure Accounts Payable processes are embedded effectively
• Contribute to core finance software implementations and continuous improvement projects
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls and processes across the Accounts Payable function
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
• Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy and excellent stakeholder service

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Significant experience within Accounts Payable, including leadership responsibility
• Proven experience managing and developing Accounts Payable teams
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, payment runs, reconciliations and financial controls
• Experience working within a multi-company or complex corporate organisation would be advantageous
• Experience using enterprise finance or mainstream ERP systems
• Experience supporting finance transformation, system implementation or process improvement initiatives
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies and supplier issues effectively
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Professional accountancy qualification desirable

Location: North West London

Working Pattern: Fully Office Based

Hours: Full Time

Length: Permanent

Salary: £50,000-£60,000

Start Date: September