Accounts Payable Manager

Halliday Marx have partnered with an outstanding consultancy business to hire an AP Manager on a permanent basis.

Hybrid working (1 day a week in the office, 4 days from home)

60k-65k 15% bonus

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing AP team across multiple countries.
• Set clear objectives, provide ongoing coaching, and manage performance reviews.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Manage end-to-end AP processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local tax and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee high-volume invoice processing, payment runs, supplier reconciliations, and employee expenses.
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with company policies and SOX requirements where applicable.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve automation, and enhance efficiency.
• Drive best practice initiatives across jurisdictions.
• Partner with IT and finance systems teams to optimise SAP functionality.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Treasury, and wider Finance teams to ensure smooth operational workflows.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Act as the point of escalation for complex AP queries.
• Leverage SAP for AP processing, reporting, and month-end close activities.
• Produce and analyse AP KPIs, ageing reports, and compliance dashboards for senior management.
• Ensure accurate month-end accruals and reconciliations.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing AP teams in multiple international jurisdictions.
• Strong SAP expertise (minimum 3 years in a finance leadership role using SAP).
• Excellent communication skills