Accounts Payable Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a busy finance team on an interim basis for 6 months. This role is designed to support the existing AP Lead, helping manage day-to-day operations and provide team coverage during a short period of leave.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the current team, providing hands‑on support and additional bandwidth during a high‑volume period.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Accounts Payable function during a period of high workload and backlog
• Manage day‑to‑day AP processing, including lower‑level BAU tasks where required
• Step in to oversee the AP team in the absence of the AP Lead
• Handle non‑standard and complex AP activities
• Ensure payments are processed accurately and on time
• Work within manual and time‑intensive processes, maintaining strong attention to detail
• Collaborate closely with the AP Lead to ensure continuity and stability within the team
• Support team members in a calm, collaborative, and hands‑on manner

Team & Systems

• ERP system: NetSuite (experience beneficial but not essential)
• Banking platform: Barclays

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Accounts Payable
• Experience managing or supervising an AP team
• Comfortable being hands‑on and processing transactions when required
• Supportive, collaborative personality – able to work well alongside an established team lead
• Confident working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment
• Adaptable and happy to operate within manual processes

If you are immediately available and your experience aligns with this role, please apply now with an up-to-date CV.