Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Manager
- Vitae Financial Recruitment
- Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Accounting
Job Description
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Manager
East London (Hybrid Working)
Permanent Full-Time
Circa 45,000 per annum + Benefits
Managing a Team of 5
Our client, a well-established and growing European business, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Manager to join their expanding UK finance team based in East London. This is a permanent opportunity offering hybrid working and the chance to play a key role in a business that is continuing to scale across its markets.
The Opportunity
Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take full ownership of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, managing a team of five (split across both areas). This is a hands-on management role requiring strong operational oversight, team leadership, and a focus on process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Oversight
Lead, develop, and support a team of 5 across AP and AR
Set clear objectives and monitor performance against KPIs
Drive a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Accounts Payable
Oversee end-to-end invoice processing and payment runs
Manage supplier reconciliations and resolve escalated queries
Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with internal policies
Maintain effective supplier relationships
Accounts Receivable
Oversee billing, cash allocation, and credit control processes
Monitor aged debt and implement effective collection strategies
Work cross-functionally to resolve disputes and improve cash flow
Ensure accurate debtor reconciliations
Controls & Reporting
Support month-end close activities across AP and AR
Produce reporting on aged creditors/debtors and cash flow
Identify and implement process efficiencies and system improvements
Assist with audit requirements and ensure regulatory compliance
About You
Proven experience overseeing both AP and AR functions
Prior experience managing or supervising a finance team
Strong understanding of financial controls and reconciliations
Hands-on approach with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong systems skills and confident Excel user
What's on Offer
Salary circa 45,000 per annum
Competitive benefits package
Hybrid working (East London office base)
Opportunity to join a European organisation in an exciting phase of growth
Long-term development and progression opportunities
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East London (Hybrid Working)
Permanent Full-Time
Circa 45,000 per annum + Benefits
Managing a Team of 5
Our client, a well-established and growing European business, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Manager to join their expanding UK finance team based in East London. This is a permanent opportunity offering hybrid working and the chance to play a key role in a business that is continuing to scale across its markets.
The Opportunity
Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take full ownership of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, managing a team of five (split across both areas). This is a hands-on management role requiring strong operational oversight, team leadership, and a focus on process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Oversight
Lead, develop, and support a team of 5 across AP and AR
Set clear objectives and monitor performance against KPIs
Drive a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Accounts Payable
Oversee end-to-end invoice processing and payment runs
Manage supplier reconciliations and resolve escalated queries
Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with internal policies
Maintain effective supplier relationships
Accounts Receivable
Oversee billing, cash allocation, and credit control processes
Monitor aged debt and implement effective collection strategies
Work cross-functionally to resolve disputes and improve cash flow
Ensure accurate debtor reconciliations
Controls & Reporting
Support month-end close activities across AP and AR
Produce reporting on aged creditors/debtors and cash flow
Identify and implement process efficiencies and system improvements
Assist with audit requirements and ensure regulatory compliance
About You
Proven experience overseeing both AP and AR functions
Prior experience managing or supervising a finance team
Strong understanding of financial controls and reconciliations
Hands-on approach with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong systems skills and confident Excel user
What's on Offer
Salary circa 45,000 per annum
Competitive benefits package
Hybrid working (East London office base)
Opportunity to join a European organisation in an exciting phase of growth
Long-term development and progression opportunities
AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment
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