Interim Accounts Payable Manager

Your new company
You will be joining a well established, purpose led organisation with a strong reputation and a genuinely meaningful mission. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive finance function during a busy period and make an immediate impact.
Your new roleReporting to the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for leading an Accounts Payable team of approximately 12-15 Accounts Payable Clerks. This is very much a hands-on interim assignment, combining day-to-day operational involvement with effective team leadership. A key initial priority will be addressing a significant AP backlog, bringing greater structure to the function and ensuring outstanding supplier queries and payment issues are resolved efficiently. You will lead, train and develop the AP team, providing clear direction and support while improving processes and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Accounts Payable Manager who is comfortable stepping into a busy environment and quickly taking ownership. You will have:

• Strong AP management experience
• Experience leading sizeable transactional finance teams
• A hands-on and delivery focused approach
• Excellent supplier issue resolution skills
• Experience managing backlogs and improving AP processes
• A calm, professional and engaging leadership style
• The ability to develop, motivate and support a busy team

What you'll get in return
This is an opportunity to take on a high impact interim assignment within a respected, purpose led organisation. You will have the autonomy to make a tangible difference to the AP function while working closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team.
The role offers hybrid working, with 2-3 days per week in the office.

What you need to do now
If you're an experienced Accounts Payable Manager who enjoys getting hands-on, developing teams and bringing structure to a busy finance function, please apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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