At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Accounts Payable team and manage the full AP lifecycle.
- Company: Join a well-established UK subsidiary of a global organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, immediate start, and potential for permanent role.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and collaborative culture.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a fast-paced finance environment with global exposure.
- Qualifications: Experience in AP management and strong SAP skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Stoke-on-Trent area
Contract: 6 months initially (potential to turn permanent depending on restructure)
Start date: ASAP
Your new company: You will be joining a well-established UK subsidiary of a global organisation, operating across multiple currencies including GBP, USD and EUR. The business has a strong transactional finance function and processes a high volume of invoices each month, offering a fast-paced and collaborative working environment.
Your new role: As Accounts Payable Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end AP function for the UK entity. Managing a team of four AP Clerks, you will provide leadership, support and process oversight to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and developing the AP team (4 team members), ensuring a high-performance and supportive culture
- Managing the full AP lifecycle, from invoice receipt through to payment
- Overseeing invoice processing, matching and query resolution against POs
- Ensuring strong controls and compliance within SAP
- Supporting process improvements and maintaining efficient workflows
- Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers
This is initially a 6-month assignment, supporting a period of transition within the finance team, with handover available for an ASAP start.
What you'll need to succeed:
- Proven experience in an Accounts Payable Manager or Senior AP role
- Strong SAP experience is essential
- Demonstrable people management and leadership skills
- Solid understanding of end-to-end AP processes in a high-volume environment
- A hands-on approach with the ability to support the team operationally
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, approachable style
- Flexibility and adaptability during a period of change
What you'll get in return:
- Competitive salary between £45,000 - £50,000
- Opportunity to lead a well-established AP function within a global business
- Immediate start with handover support in place
- Exposure to a multi-currency, high-volume finance environment
- Potential for longer-term opportunities, subject to future team structure
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Accounts Payable Manager in Stoke-on-Trent employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Join a dynamic and supportive team as an Accounts Payable Manager in the Stoke-on-Trent area, where you will lead a high-performing AP function within a well-established global organisation. Enjoy a competitive salary, immediate start with handover support, and the opportunity for long-term career growth in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values employee development and process improvement.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
