Accounts Payable Manager. LilyLifestyle

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Contract: 6-month Fixed Term / Contract

Location: South Manchester (Hybrid / Office-Based)

Salary: £40,000 or DOE

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. The successful candidate will be hands-on, confident in managing workloads and stakeholders, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, systems-driven environment.

• 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

• 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

• Experience with in a technology or fast-growth business
• Process improvement or transformation exposure
• Advanced Excel skills