Accounts Payable Manager

3 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Hays Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

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.

Candidate Profile

  • 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

Contract Details

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

Please Contact us for more information.

Desired Skills and Experience
Accounts Payable, Managing a large team

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