Interim Accounts Payable Operations Manager

  • SF Recruitment
  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • Mar 23, 2026
Seasonal Accounting

Job Description

Interim Accounts Payable Operations ManagerSouth Leicester (fully office based role)£500 per day 6 Month Contract Immediate Start

We're seeking a hands-on Interim AP Operations Manager to stabilise and turnaround a busy Accounts Payable function.

This is a high-impact assignment where you'll need to quickly take control of the operation, lead the team through a challenging period, clear backlogs, strengthen controls and drive improvements across AP processes.

Key focus areas include:

  • Leading and stabilising the AP team

  • Tackling operational backlogs

  • Implementing KPIs, SLAs and stronger controls

  • Managing supplier escalations

  • Driving process improvement and automation opportunities

  • Overseeing month-end AP activity

We're looking for a resilient, experienced AP leader with a strong operational background who can parachute in, assess quickly and deliver improvements at pace.