Accounts Payable Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Accounts Payable SupervisorContract: 6‑Month Fixed Term / ContractLocation: South Manchester (Hybrid/Office‑Based)Salary: £40,000 or DOE.

Role Overview:We are working with a fast‑paced technology business in South Manchester seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor on a 6‑month contract. This role will oversee the day-to-day delivery of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing while supporting process improvement and supervising a small AP team successful candidate will be hands-on, confident in managing workloads and stakeholders, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, systems‑driven environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the Accounts Payable team, managing workloads and priorities
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments
• Oversee supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution
• Manage weekly and monthly payment runs
• Maintain AP controls and ensure compliance with company policies
• Support month‑end close, including accruals and reporting
• Review aged supplier balances and drive clear‑down actions
• Act as a key point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Support system, process, and efficiency improvements within AP
• Assist with audit requests and documentation as required

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable Supervisor / Team Lead role
• Strong end‑to‑end AP knowledge within a medium to large organisation
• Experience supervising or mentoring AP staff
• Confident with ERP / finance systems (technology or shared‑service environments beneficial)
• Strong reconciliation and problem‑solving skills
• Experience supporting month‑end and audits
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Able to work at pace and quickly adapt in a contract environment

Desirable

• Experience within a technology or fast‑growth business
• Process improvement or transformation exposure
• Advanced Excel skills

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