Interim AP Manager

We are recruiting an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join a fast-paced, multi-site business on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys managing and developing teams while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day operation of a high-volume AP function.

Working closely with senior finance leadership, you will oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process across a complex, multi-entity environment, ensuring strong controls, efficient processes, and excellent stakeholder engagement throughout the business.

This role requires the successful to be on site 4 days per week in Central London/.

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Accounts Payable professionals.
• Manage the end-to-end AP function across multiple entities and locations.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of high-volume supplier invoices and payments.
• Oversee purchase order controls and 3-way matching processes.
• Maintain strong financial controls and compliance across the AP function.
• Partner with senior stakeholders, including Finance Directors, C-suite executives, and operational teams.
• Support process improvement initiatives and finance projects where required.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

• Proven experience managing an Accounts Payable team within a high-volume environment.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Hands-on experience with purchase orders, 3-way matching, and multi-entity structures.
• Experience operating within a multi-site business.
• Strong SAP experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance operational delivery with process improvement initiatives.

Candidates from the following sectors will be particularly well suited:

• Retail
• Hospitality
• Hotels
• Other multi-site commercial businesses

• Opportunity to lead a well-established AP function.
• Exposure to senior finance and executive stakeholders.
• Dynamic and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package - 12 months FTC.