Accounts Payable Manager

RM Recruit are proud to be working with a dynamic organisation based in Erdington who are actively seeking an experienced and motivated Accounts Payable Team Leader to join their finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional to take ownership of the accounts payable function, lead a dedicated team, and contribute to the ongoing success of a growing organisation.

As the Accounts Payable Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Accounts Payable department, ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the Accounts Payable team to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment runs and supplier reconciliations.
• Monitor team workloads and performance against agreed KPIs and service levels.
• Ensure supplier queries are resolved efficiently and professionally.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments.
• Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation as required.
• Produce management information and reporting relating to accounts payable performance.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience leading or supervising an Accounts Payable team.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and controls.
• Good knowledge of Excel and other MS packages.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving.

If you are an experienced Accounts Payable professional with proven leadership skills and are looking for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply.