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Accounts Payable Manager

London Permanent £50 - £60 per year View Job Description
We're seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-performing AP team, ensuring efficient processes, strong financial controls, and excellent supplier relationships within a fast-paced retail environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive process improvements, partner with key stakeholders across the business, and play a key role in supporting continued growth.
  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing finance team
  • Flexible hybrid working and a supportive team culture

About Our Client

Our client is a dynamic retail and e-commerce business experiencing continued growth across multiple markets. With a collaborative culture and ambitious expansion plans, they offer employees the opportunity to make a real impact while developing their careers within a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Job Description

The key responsibilities of this Accounts Payable Manager role will be:

  • Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team, ensuring high performance and engagement.
  • Manage the end-to-end AP process, ensuring timely and accurate payment of supplier invoices.
  • Oversee supplier statement reconciliations and resolve escalated queries.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and financial regulations.
  • Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency.
  • Manage payment runs across multiple entities and currencies.
  • Partner closely with Procurement, Commercial Finance, and wider business stakeholders.
  • Support month-end close activities, including accruals and reporting.
  • Monitor AP KPIs and provide regular reporting to senior management.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop team members through regular coaching and performance reviews..

The Successful Applicant

The successful Accounts Payable Manager should have:

  • Proven experience managing an Accounts Payable function, or in a similar accountancy role
  • Previous people management experience.
  • Strong understanding of AP controls, processes, and best practice.
  • Experience within retail, FMCG, e-commerce, or other high-volume environments desirable.
  • Strong Excel and ERP systems knowledge (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or similar).
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

What's on Offer

What's on Offer for the successful Accounts Payable Manager:

  • £55,000 - £60,000 salary plus annual performance bonus
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility between home and London office
  • Company laptop and full home-working equipment provided
  • Competitive benefits package including pension, holiday allowance, and employee discounts
  • Clear career progression opportunities within a growing finance function
Contact
Molly Samson
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7071426
Phone number
+44 207 269 2197

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Payable
Sector
Retail
Where
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Molly Samson
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2197
Job reference
JN-072026-7071426