Head of Account Payables

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment are working with a confidential client to recruit an experienced Head of Accounts Payable to lead a growing transactional finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident AP leader who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and supporting a busy finance function.

Role Overview In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the accounts payable function, ensuring invoices, payments, and supplier queries are managed accurately and efficiently. You will lead and support a small team, driving performance, developing team members, and ensuring service levels are consistently met. You will also play a key part in improving AP processes, strengthening controls, and supporting wider finance projects where required.

This is a hands-on leadership role, so you'll need to be comfortable balancing team management with operational responsibility.

Key Responsibilities
· Lead and manage a medium-sized Accounts Payable team, providing coaching, support, and performance management.
· Oversee the full AP process, including invoice processing, supplier payments, and query resolution.
· Ensure all payments are accurate, timely, and compliant with internal controls and company policy.
· Maintain strong supplier relationships and act as a key point of contact for escalated issues.
· Review and improve AP processes to drive efficiency, accuracy, and best practice.
· Support month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations where required.
· Work closely with the wider finance team to support reporting, cash management, and operational priorities.
· Monitor KPIs and ensure service levels are met across the function. Requirements
· Proven experience in Accounts Payable leadership, supervisory, or senior AP management roles.
· Strong understanding of transactional finance processes and controls.
· Experience managing or mentoring a small team.
· Confident communicator with good stakeholder and supplier relationship skills.
· Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines.
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and handling high volumes.
· Good Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.
· A proactive, hands-on approach with a desire to improve processes.