Interim Accounts Payable Manager

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Interim Accounts Payable Manager - Reconciliation & Data Cleanse Project (6M FTC)

We are keen to welcome an Accounts Payable Manager, for a six month Fixed Term Contract - to lead a team of four AP Reconciliation Assistants working on a major supplier data-cleanse project.

The role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day reconciliation activity, ensuring consistent standards, driving progress across more than 2,000 supplier accounts, and supporting process design as the team prepares for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365 F&O).

You will play a key leadership role in strengthening supplier master data, improving ledger accuracy and embedding strong financial controls within the AP function

• Team Leadership & Management:
  • Lead, coach and support a team of four AP Reconciliation Assistants
  • Set clear priorities and ensure consistent quality and timely delivery
  • Provide daily guidance, remove blockers and manage allocation of vendor accounts
  • Conduct regular check-ins, encourage collaboration and foster a positive team culture
  • Deliver ongoing training and feedback to maintain high standards of accuracy

• Project Oversight & Delivery:
  • Oversee the end-to-end reconciliation of debit balances across 2,000+ supplier accounts.
  • Monitor progress and ensure correct prioritisation (e.g. highest-value balances first).
  • Ensure duplicate vendor clean-down is completed accurately and consistently
  • Review and approve complex reconciliations and reallocations.

• Vendor Master & Process Improvement:
  • Lead creation of a supplier matrix to support AP decision-making and D365 process design.
  • Ensure accurate and consistent capture of invoice receipt method, payment method, site of supply and invoice structure etc.
  • Identify opportunities for simplification, standardisation and long-term process improvement.

• Reporting & Communication:
  • Provide weekly project progress updates to the Head of Transactional Finance.
  • Escalate high-risk suppliers, complex issues or systemic concerns.
  • Collaborate with the BAU AP team for support/escalations

Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong experience in Accounts Payable with previous management experience
• Experience with supplier data cleanse projects
• Excellent reconciliation skills with ability to review complex accounts
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Calm, supportive and people focused leadership style
• Confident communicator able to influence and collaborate effectively
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets
• Proactive approach to improving processes and strengthening controls

Culture & Values

At VetPartners, we are proud of the warm, inclusive, and respectful culture that sets us apart. As part of our central support team, you'll help maintain and nurture a supportive, collaborative environment where every team member feels valued:
• Reflect our core values of being Approachable, Respectful, Collaborative, Supportive, and Dedicated in your day-to-day work
• Build positive, trusting relationships with colleagues, in central support and across our practices
• Support and uplift your team, contributing to a culture where colleagues thrive

If the role seems interesting - Please Apply directly* through the link

(*Please Apply Directly - No Agency Submissions)