Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager - 3-Month Temporary Contract (may go permanent)
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation for an Accounts Payable Manager to join their Business & Finance Services team on a 3 month temporary assignment. This is a unique opportunity to combine strong accounts payable expertise with stakeholder management in a role that directly supports their financial operations.
The Role

• Lead and coach a team of nine Accounts Payable staff, ensuring performance, development, and effective workload management
• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of invoices, expenses, and payments, including veterinary suppliers
• Manage payment runs, payroll, foreign currency, and ad hoc payments, optimising cashflow and compliance
• Act as a systems super user, supporting platforms such as Salesforce, Coupa, and Accesspay
• Partner with finance stakeholders to resolve queries, improve processes, and ensure adherence to policies and regulations.

• Proven experience in accounts payable management, ideally within complex or multi stakeholder environments
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of coaching and developing teams
• Excellent systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills
• Ability to manage reconciliations, reporting, and compliance with accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and confidence in liaising with both finance and non finance stakeholders

• Duration: 3 months (temporary assignment)
• Location: Greater Reading
• Start Date: Immediate