Head of AP

Head of AP

Full-Time 85000 - 90000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Robert Walters

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in managing the end-to-end Accounts Payable function.
  • Company: Join a well-established UK organisation that values its people.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, excellent benefits, and hybrid working flexibility.
  • Other info: Opportunity to influence strategy and develop your career in a supportive environment.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of finance while driving operational excellence and team development.
  • Qualifications: Experience in leading large Accounts Payable teams and strong stakeholder management skills.

The predicted salary is between 85000 - 90000 £ per year.

I'm partnering with a large, well-established UK organisation to recruit a Head of Accounts Payable. Leading a team of around 25 people, including 4 Team Leaders, you'll take ownership of the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, ensuring operational excellence while developing a high-performing team and driving process improvements, automation, and efficiencies across the purchase-to-pay cycle.

Working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Procurement, Operations, Commercial, and IT, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of the function, improving processes, monitoring performance through KPIs, and maintaining strong financial controls within a complex, multi-site environment.

We're looking for someone with experience leading large Accounts Payable or Shared Services teams, a passion for coaching and developing people, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record of delivering operational improvements and leading change.

In return, you'll receive a competitive salary of £85,000-£90,000, bonus, an excellent benefits package, and the flexibility of hybrid working (3 days in the North Wales office, 2 days from home). You'll also be joining a business that genuinely values its people and offers real scope to influence strategy, develop your career, and make a lasting impact.

Head of AP employer: Robert Walters

This large, well-established UK organisation is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee development and operational excellence. With a competitive salary, an attractive benefits package, and the flexibility of hybrid working, employees are empowered to influence strategy and drive meaningful change within a supportive environment. The company values its people, providing ample opportunities for growth and collaboration across various departments.

Robert Walters

Contact Details:

Robert Walters Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Head of AP

Leadership
Accounts Payable Management
Team Development
Process Improvement
Automation
Stakeholder Management
KPI Monitoring