Interim Accounts Payable Manager

6 Months Assignment. £300 per day or FTC.

Reading. 2-3 Days in Office.

Amazing Business - Great Culture - Exciting Growth.

We are helping such a fun and progressive company hire an Interim AP Manager to lead the division and team.

We are looking for a dynamic AP expert who has experience of implementing change, driving transformation and setting up a best in class function.

Are you ready to lead a dynamic Accounts Payable (AP) team dedicated to service excellence? We're seeking a proactive leader to drive transformational improvements across our AP

systems, processes, and policies.

Wish List:

• Experienced AP Leader
• Experience of transformation and change
• NetSuite Knowledge
• Complicated and Fast Paced Company Experience.

As Interim AP Manager, you will:

• Lead Service Excellence: Oversee AP operations focused on internal stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring adherence to SLAs and policy compliance.
• Drive Transformation: Spearhead improvements to AP systems and processes to enhance efficiency and strengthen control environments, minimizing process exceptions.
• Collaborate for Success: Engage with business units and suppliers to implement and embed changes effectively, fostering seamless integration.
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain up-to-date records, manage invoice processing, payment runs, and supplier reconciliations in line with policies and procedures.
• Support Operational Excellence: Assist in developing best purchasing practices and business processes, including PO raising, to optimize compliance and efficiency.
• Reporting and Training: Develop SLAs, establish robust reporting mechanisms, and conduct training to address process gaps and ensure team readiness.
• Audit and Compliance: Support audit activities, ensuring controls are effective and compliance requirements are met.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience of automation and data led functions. Digital Scanning etc.
• Knowledge of complicated customers - Prepaid, Capitalised, Expensed etc.
• Proven experience in Accounts Payable management, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive change and deliver results.
• Deep understanding of AP systems (e.g. NetSuite) and process optimisation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of audit and compliance practices related to AP operations.

Salary

£300 per day or an equivalent FTC Salary.