Accounts Payable Manager (12 month FTC)

4717651
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Bristol
  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time
  • Specialism

    Support
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    £42-48K

AP Manager required for 12 month FTC that will go permanent

Your new company
Bristol based business

Your new role
We’re on the lookout for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead this dynamic AP team in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive process excellence and team development within a fast-paced, purpose-driven organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing
  • Lead and manage the Accounts Payable team, ensuring efficient and customer-focused service delivery.
  • Oversee the full Purchase to Pay (P2P) process, ensuring compliance and timely supplier payments.
  • Enforce the “No PO No Pay” policy and improve straight-through processing rates.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date process documentation.
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers, Procurement, and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure timely reconciliation of AP control accounts and resolution of discrepancies.
  • Support team development through 1-2-1s, appraisals, and PDPs.
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement and openness to change across Finance.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience in Accounts Payable management, ideally within an Oracle ERP environment.
  • Strong understanding of AP best practices and financial controls.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • High attention to detail and strong numeracy.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and Word.
  • Previous line management experience.

What you'll get in return

  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • 25 days’ holiday + holiday buying scheme
  • Additional 5 days’ holiday for long service
  • Generous pension scheme
  • A collaborative, inclusive culture with opportunities for growth

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. INDHAF

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