Accounts Payable Manager

Job Title: AP Manager \nLocation: Stoke-on-Trent area\nContract: 6 months initially (potential to turn permanent depending on restructure) \nStart date: ASAP\n \nYour new company \n You will be joining a well-established UK subsidiary of a global organisation, operating across multiple currencies including GBP, USD and EUR. The business has a strong transactional finance function and processes a high volume of invoices each month, offering a fast-paced and collaborative working environment.\n\nYour new role \nAs Accounts Payable Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end AP function for the UK entity. Managing a team of four AP Clerks, you will provide leadership, support and process oversight to ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices.\nYour responsibilities will include:\n\nLeading and developing the AP team (4 team members), ensuring a high-performance and supportive culture\nManaging the full AP lifecycle, from invoice receipt through to payment\nOverseeing invoice processing, matching and query resolution against POs\nEnsuring strong controls and compliance within SAP\nSupporting process improvements and maintaining efficient workflows\nActing as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and suppliersThis is initially a 6-month assignment, supporting a period of transition within the finance team, with handover available for an ASAP start.\n\nWhat you'll need to succeed \n\nProven experience in an Accounts Payable Manager or Senior AP role\nStrong SAP experience is essential\nDemonstrable people management and leadership skills\nSolid understanding of end-to-end AP processes in a high-volume environment\nA hands-on approach with the ability to support the team operationally\nStrong communication skills and a collaborative, approachable style\nFlexibility and adaptability during a period of changeWhat you'll get in return \n\nCompetitive salary between £45,000 - £50,000\nOpportunity to lead a well-established AP function within a global business\nImmediate start with handover support in place\nExposure to a multi-currency, high-volume finance environment\nPotential for longer-term opportunities, subject to future team structureWhat you need to do now \nIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.\nIf this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.\n\nHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.