Senior Accounts Payable Manager

Day Rate Contract - Senior Accounts Payable Manager OverviewWe''re looking for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Manager to lead a high-volume Accounts Payable function within a shared services model. This role has full accountability for operational performance, supplier payments, controls, and continuous improvement across the end-to-end Purchase to Pay (P2P) process. You will manage an offshore and onshore AP team, ensure strong governance and SOX compliance, and take ownership of Prompt Payment Code performance and reporting.18 months day rate contract, Inside IR35. Hybrid working - Chippenham, ad hoc travel to IndiaKey ResponsibilitiesOverall ownership of the Accounts Payable function, including invoice processing, payments, query resolution, supplier support, and expensesDay-to-day management and performance oversight of an offshore AP team (15-25 team members) and onshore AP team (7-10 members)Ensure accurate and timely supplier payments in line with agreed terms and the Prompt Payment CodeOwnership of Prompt Payment Code compliance, monitoring, and reportingDrive performance using KPIs, dashboards, and root cause analysisManage AP-related month-end activities, including reconciliations and ledger closeAct as SOX control and process owner for P2P, ensuring audit readiness and effective controlsIdentify and deliver process improvement initiatives across AP and P2PWork closely with Finance, Procurement, Systems, and Shared Services teamsSupport change management, ..... full job details .....