Accounts Payable Manager

Join to apply for the Accounts Payable Manager role at London Business School. London Business School are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to join our Finance department on a permanent basis. As Accounts Payable Manager, you will oversee multiple company purchase ledgers, manage month-end closures, assist with bank reconciliations, and support cash flow reporting. You will lead a team, ensuring service levels align with Finance standards and SMART objectives are met. Our Finance team plays a crucial role in achieving the School's long-term strategy. We provide comprehensive financial services, including strategic planning, transaction processing, corporate governance, and procurement support. The team ensures efficient management and reporting to support the School's objectives.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and motivate team members.
• Oversee purchase ledger and ensure accurate and timely payment processing.
• Conduct monthly supplier reconciliations.
• Manage expense processing, ensuring timely and accurate claims.
• Ensure internal and external audits pass without concern.
• Support procurement with supplier reports and other duties as required.

Who we are looking for

• Professional qualification or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in bookkeeping, accounts, and managing ledgers.
• Experience supervising an Accounts Department.

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year!
• Generous pension package, 14.5% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution).
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool.
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path.
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme.
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health.
• Up to 5 days paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill.

At London Business School, we support Smart Working - a hybrid approach designed to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance while delivering the best outcomes for your role and the needs of our customers. All roles require a minimum of two days on campus each week to foster a vibrant, collaborative community. For this role specifically, you will be expected to be on campus 2 days per week. We operate with ‘core hours’ – 10:00-15:00 – to maximise opportunities for connection and collaboration across teams during the working day. Outside of these hours, you may still be required for meetings or collaboration based on your role and customer needs. Additionally, we offer Protected Time - a flexible, one-hour slot, within the working week dedicated to your learning and development, wellbeing, or focused, quiet work.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard.

Candidates needing sponsorship should assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by evaluating their circumstances against the relevant criteria before applying. Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.