Global Accounting Network Recruitment

Global Accounting Network are working with a leading investment management group to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Manager on a fixed-term maternity cover basis.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the day-to-day AP function, ensuring accurate and timely processing, robust financial controls and high standards of compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensuring invoices, expenses and payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Manage and prioritise the AP team's workload, ensuring processing and month-end deadlines are met.
• Review and approve invoices, ensuring accurate coding, appropriate authorisation and compliance with internal policies.
• Review and approve payment runs, with particular focus on unusual or high-value payments and fraud prevention controls.
• Act as the escalation point for complex supplier queries, disputes and payment issues.
• Oversee supplier onboarding and changes to supplier bank details.
• Monitor aged payables, supplier statements and outstanding invoices, resolving discrepancies and overdue balances.
• Support cash flow forecasting and maintain strong AP controls.
• Ensure all invoices are posted ahead of month-end close and prepare/review accruals where required.
• Investigate unusual AP balances and provide commentary to the wider finance team.
• Support audit and financial reporting requirements.
• Lead, coach and develop the AP team, providing guidance on complex invoices and ensuring appropriate team coverage.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce bottlenecks and introduce automation.
• Maintain accurate AP procedures and documentation.