Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable ManagerFully Remote | UK-Based
Interim to Permanent Opportunity
Immediate Start Available
Salary: Up to £45,000

The OpportunityAn established and rapidly growing professional services business is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join the finance team on an interim-to-permanent basis. This is a fully remote role offering the opportunity to lead a high-performing Accounts Payable function while driving process improvements and supporting continued business growth.

This position would suit a hands-on AP professional with proven management experience, strong systems knowledge, and the ability to lead remote teams within a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Accounts Payable function across multiple entities
• Oversee a remote Accounts Payable team, including team development, workload management and performance monitoring
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of high-volume supplier invoices
• Maintain supplier ledgers and oversee regular statement reconciliations
• Review and approve transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve complex queries and escalations
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to increase efficiency
• Oversee payment run preparation and approval processes
• Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities to improve team performance
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to strengthen financial controls and streamline processes
• Support continuous improvement projects across the wider finance function

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience managing an Accounts Payable team
• Demonstrable experience leading remote teams
• Strong background in high-volume invoice processing environments
• Experience of supplier ledger management and reconciliations
• Familiarity with automated invoice approval workflows
• Strong systems experience, ideally including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar accounting software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Process improvement and problem-solving mindset

Desirable Experience

• NetSuite or ERP system exposure
• Multi-entity accounts payable experience
• Payment run management
• Creditor reporting and analysis
• Shared service or outsourced finance environment experience
• Relevant accounting qualifications or certifications

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start available
• Fully remote working arrangement
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Career development opportunities
• Competitive salary of up to £45,000
• Autonomy to make a real impact on processes and performance

If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next challenge and are available at short notice, we would be keen to hear from you.

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