Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager – Accounts payable, accountant, AP function, invoices, payments, coding, Accountant, accountancy, P&L, balance sheet, budget & forecasting, ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, prepayments, depreciation, double entry bookkeeping, Audit, Financial Planning & Analysis, FP&A, reporting, Cost Control, Cost Analysis – Chesterfield – £250 – £275 a day

Our financial services client is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to join them on an interim basis. This position requires 1-2 days a week on-site in Chesterfield.

Key Skills & Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in a senior AP or accounting role, preferably within the financial services or SaaS sectors.
• Excellent understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and the impact of AP on the balance sheet and P&L.
• Familiarity with VAT regulations and financial reporting standards.
• Exceptional relationship management skills and the ability to communicate financial data clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the AP team, providing mentorship, performance management, and training to ensure high productivity and accuracy.
• manage the full end-to-end accounts payable cycle, from invoice entry and coding to payment execution.
•  Implement and maintain strong financial processes and controls to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with internal policies and financial regulations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key suppliers, managing commercial relationship elements and resolving complex billing disputes.
• Oversee the preparation of AP-related month-end tasks, including aging reports, accruals, and reconciliations to the general ledger.
• Provide comprehensive documentation and support for year-end audit processes, ensuring all expenditure is accurately recorded and substantiated.
• Utilize accounting software (e.g., SAGE, Financial Force) to produce detailed spend analysis and cash flow forecasting reports for senior management.

Location: Chesterfield

Candidates must be eligible to work in this country.