At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and optimise Accounts Payable operations while developing a high-performing team.
- Company: Join a growing organisation in North Manchester with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: 25 days holiday, free parking, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on compliance and performance.
- Why this job: Make an impact by driving process improvements and leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Experience in Accounts Payable and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Your new company An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join a growing organisation in North Manchester.
This role will lead end‐to‐end AP operations across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong performance against SLAs and KPIs.
Your new role You will take ownership of AP operations, supporting migration and transition of activities while building and developing a high‐performing team.
Key responsibilities include
- Leading AP process migrations and driving standardisation
- Overseeing daily operations (invoice processing, payments, queries)
- Managing workloads and ensuring service levels during peak periods
- Ensuring compliance with European regulations
- Leading, coaching, and developing the AP team
- Partnering within internal teams to improve P2P processes
- Driving process improvements, automation, and strong financial controls
- Monitoring KPIs and delivering performance insights
- What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience in Accounts Payable / P2P, ideally within shared services
- Strong leadership and team development experience
- Track record of driving process improvements and change
- Strong ERP systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills
- Excellent communication skills; additional European languages are advantageous but not essential
- What you'll get in return
- Growing organisation
- 25 days holiday plus the option to buy more - with additional annual leave after 5 years' service
- Free on‐site parking
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
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