Accounts Payable Manager
JOB_53903104791943Job type
PermanentLocation
ManchesterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Technology & Internet ServicesPay
Up to £35,000Closing date
11 May 2026
Accounts Payable Manager/ Supervisor – Up to £40,000 – Manchester
Job Title: Accounts Payable Supervisor
Contract: 6‑Month Fixed Term / Contract
Location: South Manchester (Hybrid/Office‑Based)
Salary: £40,000 or DOE.Role Overview:
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Key Skills & Experience
- 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
Desirable
- Experience within a technology or fast‑growth business
- Process improvement or transformation exposure
- Advanced Excel skills
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