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Explore and Apply for Accounts Payable Manager jobs in Warrington, United Kingdom

  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Stoke on Trent
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Support
  • Industry

    Energy, Utilities & Mining
  • Pay

    £45,000 - £50,000 annual salary (paid hourly)

AP manager | Accounts Payable Manager | Purchase Ledger Manager

Job Title: AP Manager

Location: Stoke-on-Trent area

Contract: 6 months initially (potential to turn permanent depending on restructure)

Start date: ASAP

Your new company

You will be joining a well-established UK subsidiary of a global organisation, operating across multiple currencies including GBP, USD and EUR. The business has a strong transactional finance function and processes a high volume of invoices each month, offering a fast-paced and collaborative working environment.

Your new role

As Accounts Payable Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end AP function for the UK entity. Managing a team of four AP Clerks, you will provide leadership, support and process oversight to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and developing the AP team (4 team members), ensuring a high-performance and supportive culture
  • Managing the full AP lifecycle, from invoice receipt through to payment
  • Overseeing invoice processing, matching and query resolution against POs
  • Ensuring strong controls and compliance within SAP
  • Supporting process improvements and maintaining efficient workflows
  • Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and suppliers
This is initially a 6-month assignment, supporting a period of transition within the finance team, with handover available for an ASAP start.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Proven experience in an Accounts Payable Manager or Senior AP role
  • Strong SAP experience is essential
  • Demonstrable people management and leadership skills
  • Solid understanding of end-to-end AP processes in a high-volume environment
  • A hands-on approach with the ability to support the team operationally
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative, approachable style
  • Flexibility and adaptability during a period of change

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary between £45,000 - £50,000
  • Opportunity to lead a well-established AP function within a global business
  • Immediate start with handover support in place
  • Exposure to a multi-currency, high-volume finance environment
  • Potential for longer-term opportunities, subject to future team structure

What you need to do now

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