Accounts Payable Manager

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Bury
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Support
  • Industry

    Business or Management Consultancy
  • Pay

    50000-60000

Accounts Payable Manager - North Manchester - £50-60,000 doe

Your new company
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join a growing organisation in North Manchester. This role will lead end‑to‑end AP operations across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong performance against SLAs and KPIs.

Your new role
You will take ownership of AP operations, supporting migration and transition of activities while building and developing a high‑performing team.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading AP process migrations and driving standardisation
  • Overseeing daily operations (invoice processing, payments, queries)
  • Managing workloads and ensuring service levels during peak periods
  • Ensuring compliance with European regulations
  • Leading, coaching, and developing the AP team
  • Partnering within internal teams to improve P2P processes
  • Driving process improvements, automation, and strong financial controls
  • Monitoring KPIs and delivering performance insights
What you'll need to succeed
  • Proven experience in Accounts Payable / P2P, ideally within shared services
  • Strong leadership and team development experience
  • Track record of driving process improvements and change
  • Strong ERP systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills
  • Excellent communication skills; additional European languages are advantageous but not essential
What you'll get in return
  • Growing organisation
  • 28 days holiday plus the option to buy more - with additional annual leave after 5 years’ service
  • Free on‑site parking
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
If you are an experienced AP professional looking to step into a leadership role within a growing business and interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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