Accounts Payable Manager

Your new companyAn 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 roleYou 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 standardisationOverseeing daily operations (invoice processing, payments, queries) Managing workloads and ensuring service levels during peak periodsEnsuring compliance with European regulationsLeading, coaching, and developing the AP teamPartnering within internal teams to improve P2P processesDriving process improvements, automation, and strong financial controlsMonitoring KPIs and delivering performance insightsWhat you''ll need to succeedProven experience in Accounts Payable / P2P, ideally within shared servicesStrong leadership and team development experienceTrack record of driving process improvements and changeStrong ERP systems knowledge and advanced Excel skillsExcellent communication skills; additional European languages are advantageous but not essentialWhat you''ll get in returnGrowing organisation28 days holiday plus the option to buy more - with additional annual leave after 5 years'' serviceFree on-site parkingSupportive and collaborative ..... full job details .....