Accounts Payable Manager

As an Accounts Payable Manager, you will spearhead the modernisation and automation of our global purchase ledger, driving significant efficiency improvements across our international operations.

Full-time

Closes 23/06/2026

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will lead the transformation of our Group's multi-jurisdictional purchase ledger. This is a key opportunity to modernise our operations, implement automation, and drive efficiency.

You will ensure best-in-class practices, and spearhead process improvements that leverage cutting-edge technology. This role involves collaborating closely with stakeholders to manage supplier relationships, build strong global connections across diverse teams, and foster buy-in.

You will recruit, develop, and inspire your team, empowering them to embrace new technologies and drive efficiency goals, fostering growth to build a forward-thinking accounts payable function. This role offers a significant opportunity to make a lasting impact, modernise a vital finance function, and deliver substantial operational efficiencies.

This role is eligible for inclusion in the Company’s hybrid working from home policy.

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a similar Accounts Payable Manager role.
• Attention to detail and the desire to develop and improve systems and processes.
• Flexible, proactive and self-motivated with excellent organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders.

• Managing and optimising global purchase ledger operations for over 100 entities worldwide, overseeing more than 3000+ suppliers across the UK, Australia, and Europe, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Streamlining the supplier payment process, ensuring timely, compliant payments within corporate terms through automated workflows and robust approval mechanisms.
• Automating and enhancing control frameworks, analyse their impact on future expansion, and implement efficient, modernised processes for new supplier onboarding.
• Facilitating regular review of aged creditor and debit balances.
• Leading the review and optimisation of the weekly payment run process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and maximum efficiency.
• Working closely with key stakeholders to ensure supplier relationships are maintained.
• Reporting of KPI’s and suggesting corrective actions.
• Preparing six monthly Statutory Review of the Reporting on Payment Practices.
• Leading, developing and upskilling of the Accounts Payable team, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency to support future growth.
• Assessing, interpreting, and communicating the business impact of new regulatory requirements.

• Eye care and Flu Vaccinations
• Life Assurance

We are a unique global operator with passion and drive to be the best in the industry. Our values form the foundation of culture and shape the unique way that we work. People are our superpower and we support you to be the best you can be.