Accounts Payable Manager in London

We're seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-performing AP team, ensuring efficient processes, strong financial controls, and excellent supplier relationships within a fast-paced retail environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive process improvements, partner with key stakeholders across the business, and play a key role in supporting continued growth.

The key responsibilities of this Accounts Payable Manager role will be:

• Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team, ensuring high performance and engagement.
• Manage the end-to-end AP process, ensuring timely and accurate payment of supplier invoices.
• Oversee supplier statement reconciliations and resolve escalated queries.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and financial regulations.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Manage payment runs across multiple entities and currencies.
• Partner closely with Procurement, Commercial Finance, and wider business stakeholders.
• Support month-end close activities, including accruals and reporting.
• Monitor AP KPIs and provide regular reporting to senior management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members through regular coaching and performance reviews..

• Clear progression opportunities within a growing finance team
• Flexible hybrid working and a supportive team culture

The successful Accounts Payable Manager should have:

• Proven experience managing an Accounts Payable function, or in a similar accountancy role
• Previous people management experience.
• Strong understanding of AP controls, processes, and best practice.
• Experience within retail, FMCG, e-commerce, or other high-volume environments desirable.
• Strong Excel and ERP systems knowledge (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or similar).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.