Head of Accounts Payable

Head of Accounts Payable

Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000
Type: Permanent

Greenwell Gleeson are recruiting for an experienced Head of Accounts Payable to join a successful and growing organisation based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

This is a senior leadership opportunity taking responsibility for a sizeable Accounts Payable function of approximately 15 staff, including 3 direct reports, as well as overseeing and developing an overseas finance team.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the AP function, ensuring the department operates efficiently, accurately and with strong financial controls, while driving improvements across systems, processes and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Accounts Payable function across UK and overseas operations.

• Manage a team of approximately 15 employees, including 3 direct reports.

• Provide leadership, coaching and development to AP managers/team leaders.

• Oversee the performance and delivery of the overseas Accounts Payable team.

• Ensure supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

• Maintain robust controls across invoice processing, approvals and payment runs.

• Monitor AP KPIs, service levels and team performance.

• Take ownership of supplier escalations and complex queries.

• Work closely with Finance, Procurement and operational teams to improve processes and resolve issues.

• Identify opportunities for automation, standardisation and continuous improvement.

• Support improvements to systems and AP processes across the wider business.

• Ensure month-end Accounts Payable deadlines and reporting requirements are achieved.

• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and key suppliers.

• Support wider finance transformation and improvement projects where required.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be an experienced Accounts Payable leader who has previously managed a large or complex finance function.

You will ideally have:

• Significant Accounts Payable management experience.

• Experience managing managers or team leaders.

• Experience leading teams across multiple locations or overseas/shared-service environments.

• Strong knowledge of AP controls, processes and best practice.

• A proven track record of improving processes and driving efficiencies.

• Excellent leadership and people-development skills.

• Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills.

• Experience working within a high-volume or complex organisation.

• A confident, hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate strategically when required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Accounts Payable Manager, Senior AP Manager or Head of Accounts Payable looking to take ownership of a substantial function and play a key role in its continued development.

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Barry Sheldon at Greenwell Gleeson

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