Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients’ problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.
The Team
As we continue to strengthen our finance capabilities across the region, we are looking to add an Accounts Payable Manager in our Manchester office. This role is a core part of our wider EMEA finance function and works closely with our established European Head Office team in London. Operating as part of our shared service model, the finance team supports multiple offices across EMEA ensuring seamless and efficient financial processes that underpin the firm’s operations.
The Accounts Payable team is responsible for managing supplier payment runs across our EMEA offices, alongside the processing and verification of staff expenses. Invoices are received daily and must be reviewed, accurately coded, and prepared for inclusion in the weekly payment cycle.
How you will contribute
Reporting to the Accounts Payable Senior Manager you will be responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day operations across multiple entities and providing support and managerial oversight to the local AP team.
You will deliver operational efficiency, administrative support and will play a key role in delivering a high‑quality, customer‑centric service to internal stakeholders – many of whom are senior leaders within the business. This position requires strong attention to detail, a commitment to accuracy, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑moving environment.
Operational responsibilities
- Be responsible for the day‑to‑day processing and management of several entities across EMEA region to include coding, uploading and processing vendor invoices prior to them being sent out via workflow for approval
- Work with the senior management team to continuously improve / develop processes
- Coordinate and prepare weekly payment runs
- Set up new vendors across EMEA, ensuring compliance with internal controls and data accuracy.
- Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and support accurate allocation of bank payments.
- Act as a reliable point of contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers, responding promptly to daily queries and requests for information.
- Review and validate staff expenses submitted via the Concur platform, ensuring alignment with policy and correct documentation.
Managerial Responsibilities
- Manage 3 Accounts Payable Associates
- Provide leadership, coaching, guidance and monitor individual contribution and support when colleague is out of office
- Handle complex issues and queries and work towards reducing errors and deficiencies
- Review payment requests are in line with the firm’s policies for all EMEA offices
- Approval of new vendors
- Review account/supplier coding for accuracy via workflow. Action corrections for errors and reallocations
- Review month end accounts payable reports and ensure AP adheres to the 2-day month end close
- Review and approve weekly payment runs for all locations
- Support finance audits by preparing requested documentation, schedules, and information for relevant country teams.
- Training and motivating staff, delegating tasks, ensuring excellent customer service is not compromised
Qualifications
- Demonstrable management experience in a fast‑paced environment, ideally within professional services.
- Experience in day‑to‑day processing and management across multiple entities across EMEA region to include coding, uploading and processing vendor invoices prior to them being sent out via workflow for approval
- Demonstrable experience of coordinating and preparing weekly payment runs, set up new vendors across EMEA, ensuring compliance with internal controls, ensuring data accuracy.
- Proven experience of reconciling vendor statements, investigating discrepancies, and supporting accurate allocation of bank payments.
- Experience of helping improve / develop processes
- Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy, supported by excellent organizational skills and strives to provide exceptional levels of customer service
- A collaborative team player who builds productive working relationships and communicates effectively with colleagues at all levels.
- Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize tasks, and maintain high-quality work in a fast‑moving environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, as well as experience using SAP systems and knowledge of Agresso / Concur would be desirable.
- A proactive mindset with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn new systems, processes, and tools.
Your journey at A&M
We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top‑notch training and on‑the‑job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.
We prioritize your well‑being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high‑performing and passionate professionals.
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