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Accounts Payable Manager

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 24 days

Job Description

Job Title: Accounts Payable SupervisorContract: 6‑Month Fixed Term / ContractLocation: South Manchester (Hybrid/Office‑Based)Salary: £40,000 or DOE.

Role Overview:We are working with a fast‑paced technology business in South Manchester seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor on a 6‑month contract. This role will oversee the day-to-day delivery of the Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing while supporting process improvement and supervising a small AP team.The successful candidate will be hands-on, confident in managing workloads and stakeholders, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, systems‑driven environment.
Key Responsibilities

Supervise the Accounts Payable team, managing workloads and priorities
Ensure accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments
Oversee supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution
Manage weekly and monthly payment runs
Maintain AP controls and ensure compliance with company policies
Support month‑end close, including accruals and reporting
Review aged supplier balances and drive clear‑down actions
Act as a key point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders
Support system, process, and efficiency improvements within AP
Assist with audit requests and documentation as requiredKey Skills & Experience

Proven experience in an Accounts Payable Supervisor / Team Lead role
Strong end‑to‑end AP knowledge within a medium to large organisation
Experience supervising or mentoring AP staff
Confident with ERP / finance systems (technology or shared‑service environments beneficial)
Strong reconciliation and problem‑solving skills
Experience supporting month‑end and audits
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Able to work at pace and quickly adapt in a contract environmentDesirable

Experience within a technology or fast‑growth business
Process improvement or transformation exposure
Advanced Excel skills
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