Interim Accounts Payable Manager

Location : Bedford
Contract: Interim (3-6 months)
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Day Rate: Competetive

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Accounts Payable Manager to support their finance team during a busy period. The successful candidate will take ownership of the accounts payable function, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, maintaining strong financial controls, and overseeing the timely processing of supplier payments.

This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic oversight and operational involvement.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process
- Manage, mentor, and support the AP team
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments
- Maintain and improve financial controls and procedures
- Resolve supplier queries and build strong vendor relationships
- Lead month-end close activities related to payables
- Support audits and ensure compliance with company policies
- Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies
- Assist with system implementations or transitions (if applicable)

Key Requirements

- Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Manager or similar role
- Strong understanding of AP processes, controls, and best practices
- Experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to quickly assess, stabilise, and improve processes
- Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Immediately available or on short notice