Accounts Payable Manager - Cameron Kennedy

Job Advertisement: Accounts Payable Manager Location: London (City)
Rate: £250 - £275 per day
Overview This is a temporary assignment for 6 months.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join our team in London. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic accounts payable function, ensuring the smooth processing of invoices, expenses, and payments while maintaining a robust internal control environment. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts payable team to ensure timely processing of invoices, credit card, and personal expenses.
• Oversee payments generated by the Accounts Payable team, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Regularly review pending workflow invoice reports to ensure approvals meet agreed SLA timelines.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvements to existing systems and procedures.
• Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment, working closely with Internal Audit to ensure best practices are followed.
• Monitor and address any breakdowns in internal control procedures.
• Regularly review and update accounts payable procedure notes.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications Must-have skills:

• Proven experience managing an Accounts Payable function.
• Highly motivated, well-organized, and detail-oriented.
• Strong team player with a flexible approach.
• Proficient in MS Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, formulas).
• Confident in SAP.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines under pressure.

Nice-to-have skills:

• Experience with SAP S4/Hana.
• Familiarity with processing and designing Purchase Order systems.

Day-to-Day

• Lead and support the accounts payable team in their daily operations.
• Ensure all invoices and expenses are processed efficiently and accurately.
• Conduct regular reviews of workflows and implement improvements where necessary.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain compliance and best practices.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of excellence.

Perks

• Hybrid working model with flexibility.
• Excellent work environment with exceptional facilities.
• Great team spirit, fostering collaboration and support.

If you are passionate about leading a high-performing team and driving operational excellence, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. If you require any reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.
This is a six-month assignment—apply today and take the next step in your career!