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Accounts Payable Team Manager

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Join the RAC as an Accounts Payable Team Manager
Lead the Accounts Payable function and drive improvements in how we manage supplier payments.
About the Role
This is a hands-on leadership role within Finance, where you’ll take ownership of a large and varied Accounts Payable function. You’ll lead a team of around 15-20 people, supporting team leaders, managing performance and making sure everything runs smoothly across multiple payment streams.
There’s a real opportunity to make an impact. Processes are established but ready for improvement, so we’re looking for someone who can quickly understand how things work today, bring fresh ideas and lead change in a way that the team can get behind.
You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the RAC, balancing day-to-day delivery with longer-term improvements in process, efficiency and team capability.
What you’ll do
- Lead and support a team of around 15-20 across multiple Accounts Payable workstreams
- Oversee accurate processing of supplier invoices, reconciliations and query resolution
- Support and coach team leaders, helping them manage performance and develop their teams
- Take ownership of team wellbeing, creating a supportive and inclusive environment
- Manage workloads to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time
- Identify and drive improvements in processes, efficiency and ways of working
- Lead change initiatives and help bring the team with you on that journey
- Build strong relationships across the business to align priorities and expectations
- Handle supplier and contractor relationships professionally and effectively
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What you’ll need
- Strong experience leading teams within an Accounts Payable environment
- Experience improving processes and driving change in a finance function
- Confidence managing people, performance and wellbeing in a large team
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems
Location & Salary
- Location: Bescot, Walsall (hybrid - 2 days in the office, 3 from home)
- Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Benefits
As an Accounts Payable Team Manager at the RAC, you’ll get benefits that go the extra mile:
- Earnings that motivate - competitive salary plus conditional annual bonus
- Tools to drive your future - free RAC breakdown cover from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months
- Time off that matters - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, alongside family leave and flexible working options
- Financial security & perks - pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions and life assurance cover up to 4x salary (with options to increase)
- Wellbeing that works for you - 24/7 confidential support service available for you and your household
- Extras that make a difference - access to Orange Savings, our colleague discount portal, plus our Colleague Share Scheme after probation


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We welcome people from every background, value every voice, and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, you can bring your full self to work and we’ll be with you every step of the way to help you grow and develop your career.
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