Accounts Payable Manager
Our client is a rapidly expanding engineering company that has grown from 200 to 1,000 employees in just four years. Backed by private equity, they have ambitious plans for continued growth and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking organization during a transformative phase.
Role Overview
The AP Manager will lead the Accounts Payable function, ensuring efficient processes, accurate reporting, and strong supplier relationships. This role is pivotal in standardizing procedures, improving controls, and supporting the company’s growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Manage and develop the AP team, ensuring clear allocation of tasks and accountability.
- Process Standardization: Implement and maintain best practices across AP processes to drive efficiency and consistency.
- Supplier Management: Prioritize key accounts and ensure timely resolution of queries.
- Creditors Management: Reduce creditor days through effective planning and execution.
- Month-End Close: Ensure all AP-related month-end activities are completed accurately and on time, including reconciliation of the creditors ledger to supplier statements.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the key point of contact for the Financial Controller and liaise with Procurement to streamline AP activities and improve supplier engagement.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancements to support scalability.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in managing an Accounts Payable team within a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of AP processes, controls, and best practices.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to build relationships across finance and procurement teams.
- Experience in process improvement and system implementation is an advantage.
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to join a high-growth, private equity-backed business.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Career progression in a dynamic and expanding organization.
