Accounts Payable Manager

We are looking for a proactive and hands:on Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to lead our AP function in a fast:paced, multi:site, and multi:brand hospitality business.

This role will oversee a small team of AP clerks, ensuring the efficient processing of supplier payments while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across our brands.

The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, able to manage supplier relationships and internal queries while driving process improvements.

While you wont be expected to code or process invoices daily, youll need to have a deep understanding of AP operations and be willing to step in when required.

This is a hybrid role, based in the Croydon office 3 days per week, 2 days working from home.

Key Responsibilities * Team Leadership and Development: Manage, mentor, and support a small team of AP clerks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in invoice processing and payments.

* Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with brand finance teams, site managers, and suppliers to ensure smooth AP operations.

* Process Oversight and Improvement: Oversee invoice approvals, reconciliations, and payment runs, identifying areas for process automation and efficiency gains.

* Supplier and Query Resolution: Act as a key point of contact for supplier escalations, resolving disputes and ensuring timely payments.

* Compliance and Controls: Ensure AP processes comply with company policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements.

* Reporting and Reconciliation: Oversee AP ageing reports, cash flow forecasting, and reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.

What Were Looking For * Proven experience in an AP Manager or Senior AP role within a multi:site or hospitality environment.

* Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing a team.

* Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

* Ability to be hands:on when needed but also focus on strategy and process improvements.

* Strong systems knowledge, ideally with experience in finance/ERP software used in hospitality.

* A problem:solving mindset, with a proactive approach to challenges.