Accounts Payable Manager
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The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for overseeing the accounts payable function within the finance team. This includes the day-to-day management of AP processes and team members, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company procedures. The role plays a key part in maintaining strong vendor relationships, supporting internal controls, and contributing to month-end and year-end close activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage the accounts payable team, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time
- Oversee invoice processing, payment runs, and employee expense reimbursements
- Maintain and develop AP policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance
- Manage vendor relationships and resolve queries or disputes
- Conduct regular bank reconciliations and support the month-end close process
- Ensure accurate coding and approval of invoices in line with company procedures
- Monitor AP metrics and prepare relevant reports (e.g. aged creditors, cash flow)
- Support year-end processes and external audit requirements
- Identify and implement process improvements across AP activities
- Manage performance and development of AP team members, including goal setting and reviews
Requirements
- Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and accounting principles
- Proven experience managing or supervising an AP function
- Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience using accounting or ERP systems
- Ability to analyse financial data and produce reports
- Experience with process improvement and implementing best practices
- Knowledge of VAT and tax compliance requirements
- Previous experience in the property industry (desirable but not essential)
Benefits
Holidays - 25 days per year plus 10 bank holidays and local public holidays in Scotland
Private Medical Insurance
Health Cash Plan
Pension
Death in Service
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme