Accounts Payable Manager

Job Purpose

Main Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate the Accounts Payable team, ensuring a high-performing and customer-focused service.
• Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, ensuring invoices, expenses and supplier payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Manage supplier relationships, resolve escalated queries and work closely with stakeholders across Finance, Procurement and the wider business.
• Ensure strong financial controls, compliance with policies and successful delivery of audit requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators, using data and insights to improve service levels and team performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce risk and enhance the supplier experience.
• Lead month-end Accounts Payable activities, including reconciliations, reporting and cash management support.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading an Accounts Payable or Purchase-to-Pay function, including people management responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, supplier payments, reconciliations, financial controls and audit requirements.
• Experience managing high-volume AP operations while maintaining service quality and meeting deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge where appropriate.
• Experience using finance systems and reporting tools; Dynamics 365 experience would be an advantage.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and committed to delivering continuous improvement.
• A Finance, Accounting or Accounts Payable qualification is desirable, though relevant operational leadership experience is equally valued.
• Join us to unlock benefits and opportunities that will boost your career journey in a vibrant, inclusive and fulfilling work environment – so you can #BeYourself
• Wellbeing@Rank is important... From hybrid working and colleague support networks to menopause support and weekly PepTalks, we’re here for you.
• We’ll also invest in your growth by providing development opportunities, leadership training and cutting-edge industry certifications so you have the tools and resources to help you work, win and grow with us.
• Immerse yourself in new cultures and gain international exposure through our global business. Collaborate with colleagues from around the globe.
• From pensions to bonus schemes, and private medical insurance to life insurance – we've got you covered.
• *Our benefits vary by brand and/or location. Please have a chat with your local Talent Acquisition specialist to find out what’s in place in your location.
• The Rank Group are committed to being an inclusive employer, ensuring that we better understand and meet the needs and requirements of our candidates and customers.
• We aim to do this by facilitating fair and equal access to our services. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made, please reach out to let us know ahead of your interview.
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