Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties is delighted to be partnering with a growing organisation to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, process-driven professional to join a dynamic and evolving finance team during an exciting period of systems and process improvement.

As the Accounts Payable Manager, you will take full ownership of the AP function, leading a team of approximately 6 and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations. This role requires a "hands-on" approach, where you will be actively involved in the detail while also driving process improvements and supporting system-related projects, including work around Microsoft Dynamics.

* Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team, ensuring high performance and continuous development

* Oversee the end-to-end AP process, including invoice processing, supplier payments, reconciliations, and query resolution

* Adopt a hands-on approach, supporting the team with day-to-day processing where required

* Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with internal policies and procedures

* Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within the AP function

* Manage supplier relationships, ensuring timely payments and effective resolution of queries

* Support month-end activities, including reconciliations and reporting

* Monitor KPIs and team performance, ensuring deadlines and service levels are consistently met

* Play a key role in system implementations, upgrades, and finance transformation projects

* Work closely with internal stakeholders across finance and the wider business

* Proven experience managing an Accounts Payable function

* Experience leading and developing a team (circa 5-7 staff)

* A strong hands-on approach with the willingness to "do the doing"

* Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (desirable)

* Exposure to system implementations, upgrades, or finance transformation projects

* Strong understanding of AP processes, controls, and best practices

* Excellent organisational and communication skills

* Ability to build strong relationships across the business

* Good Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems