Accounts Payable Manager

A fantastic permanent opportunity for a full time Accounts Payable Manager. Based in Stockport, managing a team of 8.

Client Details

Working for a well established and rapidly growing organisation with a dynamic and fast paced culture.

Description

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, develop, and manage the AP Payments & Ledger team (6 FTE)
• Set clear objectives aligned to KPIs and SLAs and monitor performance effectively
• Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, appraisals and team meetings

Payments & Cash Management

• Supervise the SSC's weekly supplier payment process in line with agreed procedures and controls
• Manage cash flow requirements through effective planning, forecasting and prioritisation of payments
• Ensure all supplier payments are processed accurately, authorised appropriately and recorded correctly
• Guide the team to deal with payment queries, exceptions and urgent payment requests, including failed payments and reprocessing

Ledger Control & Reconciliations

• Investigation of unallocated cash, debit balances, and payment on account items, including requesting refunds where appropriate to agreed SLAs/KPIs
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of supplier ledger balances across all entities
• Ensure timely resolution of aged, unidentified, or misallocated transactions
• Maintain strong control over AP balance sheet integrity and reconciliation accuracy
• Ensure CIS compliance and support timely month-end close activities

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Manage payment-related supplier queries via shared mailboxes, ensuring resolution within SLA/KPI targets
• Act as escalation point for complex payment and ledger-related issues
• Resolve cross-functional issues in collaboration with other Accounts Payable teams
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, suppliers regarding payment status and query resolution

Profile

A successful Accounts Payable Manager should have:

• Proven experience in accounts payable and ledger management within the accounting and finance sector.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems and accounting such as SAP and Excel
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve departmental goals.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• A proven track record of working in a fast paced and high volume AP environment

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £45,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including bonus.
• Permanent position offering job security and career progression opportunities.
• Private healthcare
• Parking on site
• Be part of a supportive and friendly team.

If you are a results-driven professional ready to take on this exciting Accounts Payable Manager role, we encourage you to apply today!