Contact Hays Accounts and Finance
Hays Accounts and Finance
Accounts Payable Manager
Manchester
Contact Hays Accounts and Finance
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- 35000.00 - 40000.00 GBP Annual + 35-40.000pa
- Recruiter
- Hays Accounts and Finance
- Closes
- 24 Nov 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Description
Your new company
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join an established and growing organisation within its finance function. With a fast-paced and collaborative culture, the business is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to take ownership of the AP function and lead a team through its next stage of development based in Trafford Park.
Your new role
As Accounts Payable Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and efficiently whilst maintaining strong financial controls.You will manage and develop the AP team, monitor workloads and KPIs, and act as the main escalation point for more complex supplier and payment queries. A key part of the role will also be identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls and drive greater efficiency across the wider purchase-to-pay function.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing and developing the Accounts Payable teamOverseeing the end-to-end AP and purchase-to-pay processEnsuring invoices are processed accurately and within agreed timescalesManaging payment runs and supplier statement reconciliationsOverseeing supplier queries and resolving escalated issuesEnsuring appropriate controls are maintained around supplier details and paymentsMonitoring team workloads, service levels and KPIsSupporting month-end activities, reconciliations and reportingWorking closely with Procurement, Finance and wider business stakeholdersIdentifying process improvements and opportunities for automationSupporting system and process changes across Accounts PayableCoaching and developing the team to encourage a high-performing and collaborative environment
What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Accounts Payable professional with previous experience managing or supervising a busy AP function.
You will have strong knowledge of end-to-end Accounts Payable and P2P processes, alongside experience of managing and developing a team.You'll be confident working with senior stakeholders, resolving complex issues and challenging existing processes where improvements can be made.
Strong Excel and finance systems experience would also be beneficial.
What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of an established Accounts Payable function within a successful business, with the scope to make improvements and have a genuine impact on how the team operates.You'll join a supportive finance environment with the opportunity to develop both the team and wider AP processes.
35-40,000pa25 days of annual leave with an extra day of leave for your birthday, exclusive of bank holidaysFlexible working hours around core hours of 10-4Early Finish FridaysCycle to work scheme40% staff discountFree onsite gymDirectional Annual bonus schemeSocial eventsWhat you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Ad ID: 5419222890
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