Accounts Payable Team Manager
Posted Today by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, UK
Summary: The Accounts Payable Team Manager role involves leading a high-performing accounts payable team within a dynamic finance function. The position focuses on driving process improvements, ensuring compliance, and fostering professional development among team members. This interim role offers hybrid working arrangements close to Wolverhampton. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in accounts payable and a proven track record in managing large-scale processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a talented AP team, fostering growth and professional development.
- Set clear objectives, monitor progress, and provide constructive feedback to ensure success.
- Oversee the full accounts payable cycle - from invoice processing to payment and supplier reconciliation.
- Build strong relationships with vendors and internal teams, resolving queries and ensuring smooth operations.
- Drive process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards through robust controls and audits.
- Collaborate with tech and change teams to optimise systems and support upgrades.
- Prepare and present AP metrics and reports to senior leadership.
Key Skills:
- Significant experience in accounts payable or finance, with at least 2 years leading or supervising a team and driving change initiatives.
- Proven track record managing large-scale AP processes in a fast-paced environment.
- Background in service-driven finance functions, working to strict SLAs and delivering exceptional customer experience.
- Ability to manage team performance, ensure accuracy, and meet deadlines while fostering a culture of collaboration.
- Confident and adaptable in identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing process enhancements.
- Skilled communicator, able to build strong relationships across finance and non-finance teams.
- Experience with process automation tools and driving efficiencies through technology.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, delivering high-quality service under pressure.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Wolverhampton
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Hays are working with a dynamic organisation who are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Team Manager to join their team initially on an interim basis, working close to Wolverhampton and offering hybrid working
Are you passionate about leading high-performing teams and driving process improvements? We're looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join our client's dynamic finance function. Duties will include:
- Lead and inspire a talented AP team, fostering growth and professional development.
- Set clear objectives, monitor progress, and provide constructive feedback to ensure success.
- Oversee the full accounts payable cycle - from invoice processing to payment and supplier reconciliation.
- Build strong relationships with vendors and internal teams, resolving queries and ensuring smooth operations.
- Drive process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards through robust controls and audits.
- Collaborate with tech and change teams to optimise systems and support upgrades.
- Prepare and present AP metrics and reports to senior leadership.
What you will need
- Experience: Significant experience in accounts payable or finance, with at least 2 years leading or supervising a team and driving change initiatives.
- High-volume expertise: Proven track record managing large-scale AP processes in a fast-paced environment.
- Customer-focused mindset: Background in service-driven finance functions, working to strict SLAs and delivering exceptional customer experience.
- Leadership & accountability: Ability to manage team performance, ensure accuracy, and meet deadlines while fostering a culture of collaboration.
- Change champion: Confident and adaptable in identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing process enhancements.
- Stakeholder engagement: Skilled communicator, able to build strong relationships across finance and non-finance teams.
- Continuous improvement: Experience with process automation tools and driving efficiencies through technology.
- Resilience & results: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, delivering high-quality service under pressure.
What you'll get in return
Positive culture: Join a company that values collaboration, innovation, and making a real difference
Impactful work: Be part of a team that helps deliver essential services and supports thousands of customers.
Hybrid working: Enjoy the flexibility of a great hybrid model, balancing office collaboration with remote working.
Competitive salary & benefits
Professional development: Opportunities to learn, grow, and progress within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.
What you need to do now
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