Accounts Payable ManagerA fast-growing, multi-jurisdictional professional services group is seeking to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Manager on a fixed term contract basis to join their team in Southampton.Role PurposeResponsible for the end-to-end management, control, and efficiency of the firm s international Accounts Payable function. This hands-on leadership role requires a detail-oriented, commercially minded leader with expertise in multi-currency invoice processing, international tax compliance, and finance operations across multiple jurisdictions.Reports to: Group Finance DirectorPrincipal Duties Lead and develop a multi-office AP and finance function, standardising processes across the UK, Channel Islands, Caribbean, and Asia. Own the full AP lifecycle, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, approvals, payment runs, disbursements, and supplier management. Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and tax requirements across all jurisdictions. Maintain robust internal controls, safeguard assets, and mitigate fraud risk. Oversee day-to-day finance operations for Caribbean and Asia offices, including AR/AP, banking, payroll inputs, journals, and general ledger maintenance. Provide finance business partnering and insight to Office Heads, Partners, and local leadership teams. Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and enhanced data quality. Act as a trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders across Finance, IT, and Operations. Pro