Interim AP​/AR Manager

We are seeking an experienced Interim Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable (AR/AP) Manager to join on a 6-month contract to provide leadership, continuity, and drive transformation across the AR/AP function during a period of transition.

The role will initially provide full cover for the AR/AP Manager during a period of paternity leave. Following this, the successful candidate will work alongside the existing AR/AP Manager developing and delivering an overhaul to the KPI reporting framework and driving process improvements.

This is a key role combining operational leadership with process improvement and reporting enhancement, ensuring the function continues to perform effectively while evolving to meet future business needs.

• Provide full cover for the AR/AP Manager during a period of paternity leave, ensuring continuity of all AR and AP activities, and continue to support beyond this period, including:
• Oversight of day-to-day operations and workflow across Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Monitor performance using KPIs, support and develop the AR/AP team to ensure high performance and service levels
• Ensure adherence to company policies, controls, and financial procedures

• Define, develop, and implement robust KPI reporting for AR and AP functions
• Deliver clear, actionable performance insights to senior stakeholders
• Monitor key metrics including (but not limited to) DSO, invoice processing times, and payment performance
• Use data to identify trends, risks, and areas for improvement

• Identify and resolve system and process bottlenecks within AR/AP operations
• Drive process efficiencies, standardisation, and automation opportunities
• Strengthen controls and improve overall operational effectiveness
• Work closely with finance and systems teams to implement improvements

• Proven experience managing AR/AP teams
• Strong understanding of end-to-end AR and AP processes
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing KPI/MI reporting frameworks
• Experience identifying and resolving process inefficiencies
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment

• Hybrid Working (Full Time) – Minimum 2 office days per week
• Duration: 6 months (interim contract)
• Start date:
  
  ASAP
• Location:
  
  Leeds City Centre

• Proactive and solutions-focused
• Strong leadership and team engagement skills
• Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
• Able to balance operational delivery with transformation support