Senior AP Lead

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days per week on-site)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Ashley Kate are thrilled to be working with our client who are a well-established international group seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Lead to manage and optimise end-to-end AP processes across multiple countries and legal entities. This role is ideal for an experienced AP professional who enjoys working hands-on in a complex, international environment and taking ownership of critical financial processes.

You will be responsible for ensuring accurate vendor accounting, timely payments, and compliant AP operations, while also supporting process standardisation and automation within SAP.

• Own and manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable process across multiple entities
• Maintain and govern vendor master data in SAP, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Process, review, and post incoming invoices (PO and non-PO) in SAP
• Ensure timely execution of vendor payments and monitor payment runs
• Reconcile AP sub-ledger accounts and clear open and aged items
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and respond to vendor queries professionally and efficiently
• Support month-end closing activities, including accruals and reconciliations
• Ensure VAT-compliant invoice processing in line with local regulations
• Prepare audit-ready documentation for internal and external audits
• Contribute to process improvements, standardisation, and automation initiatives within AP

• Professional certification is an advantage (e.g. Bilanzbuchhalter, ACCA, CPA)
• Minimum 4 years' experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting, ideally in an international environment
• Strong SAP FI experience required
• Solid understanding of VAT and invoice compliance requirements
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Fluent English and German (both required)
• Reliable, structured, and hands-on working style

Interested to find out more? Please reach out!

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