Accounts Payable Manager

Location: Milton Keynes
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

We are working with a fast-growing and ambitious business in Milton Keynes who are looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to support the continued growth and development of their finance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, leading a team and driving improvements across AP processes and procedures.

As the business continues to expand, you will play a key role in ensuring the accounts payable function operates efficiently, accurately and effectively, while supporting the wider finance team.

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Manage, mentor and develop the Accounts Payable team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
• Take ownership of the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, supplier payments and reconciliations.
• Ensure supplier accounts are maintained accurately and queries are resolved promptly.
• Manage payment runs and ensure suppliers are paid in line with agreed terms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Monitor AP processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline workflows.
• Ensure robust financial controls and procedures are maintained.
• Support month-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting.

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable Manager, AP Team Leader or Senior Accounts Payable role.
• Proven experience managing or supervising an Accounts Payable team.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end accounts payable processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across all levels of a business
• Strong Excel skills and experience using finance systems.

• Opportunity to join a fast-growing and developing business.
• A key role within an expanding finance function.
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the Milton Keynes office and 2 days from home.
• Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.