Accounts Payable Manager

Our client is a well-established construction and property business with a vast empire in the UK and Ireland in both commercial and residential property. This role will offer exposure to commercial finance, group reporting, and working with senior finance heads. An experienced AP Manager will suit a small team.

• Lead and develop the AP team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for the group-wide AP function, including processes, controls, efficiencies, and communication.
• Support the Financial Controller in managing AP team members, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• AP team members will report operationally to the Financial Controller but functionally to the AP Manager for the AP function.
• Oversee AP process management and tax compliance.
• Ensuring AP processes are fully integrated and automated.
• Drive system improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Operational Excellence

Supplier invoice processing for Ireland.

• Perform creditor reconciliations for IE to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Manage AP inbox to ensure timely resolution of queries.

• Report on AP metrics and KPIs, continuously evolving them to reflect business needs.
• Proactively take appropriate action in areas signalled for attention by metrics.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior finance leadership based on AP

• Proven experience in an AP leadership role within a multi-entity environment.
• Demonstrated success in managing high-volume transaction processing with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Track record of delivering systems and process improvements, particularly within ERP platforms.
• Excellent understanding of AP processes, controls, and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure.
• Experience working in a finance transformation or shared services environment.
• Familiarity with automation tools. xcfaprz
• A collaborative mindset with a continuous improvement ethos.