Accounts Payable Manager

Jobssisstant is recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing consumer SME based in central London, currently expanding its finance function to support continued growth. As part of this, we are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Manager to join the on-site finance team in Victoria (Monday to Friday).This role is ideal for someone with strong experience managing accounts payable across multiple entities, a solid understanding of VAT treatment and invoice automation systems, and a hands-on approach to improving processes. You will take ownership of the day-to-day Accounts Payable function—ensuring accurate and timely supplier payments, smooth cash flow management, and efficient communication with internal teams and suppliers.You will also play an important role in identifying opportunities to streamline operations within the AP and AR functions, contributing to the continuous improvement of systems and processes within a collaborative and growing business.Responsibilities:Take overall responsibility for the accounts payable function across ten to twelve trading entities, ensuring timely and accurate supplier payment runs that support business continuity.Monitor and manage the accounts payable supplier inbox, providing prompt, clear communication to both internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve queries efficiently. Accurately process supplier invoices (between Stock & Overheads/expenses) in alignment with required approval workflows, ensuring correct VAT treatment is applied; good working knowledge of VAT place of Supply rules is essential. Proactively investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, cost allocations, and payment issues with regular Supplier Account reviews and reconciliation.Conduct first-line reviews of invoices to ensure VAT and invoicing details are correct, seeking support from internal Finance as needed.Create fortnightly payment runs for all entities, preparing these for review by the Group Controller.Communicate payment process timings regularly with the Group Controller and the wider business to ensure visibility of upcoming deadlines and smooth cash flow management.Administer corporate card platforms, including user setup, credit limit amendments, monthly reconciliations, exporting transactions into the system, and supporting expense analysis for senior leadership.Post and reconcile daily bank feeds, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and any discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly.Support the finance team in completing month-end tasks within tight deadlines.Identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement within the AP/AR function/transactional ledgers.Skills & Qualifications:Demonstrated expertise in managing end-to-end accounts payable functions within complex organisational structures involving multiple entities or business units.Strong understanding of automated invoice processing systems and workflow approval tools (e.g., Dext, ApprovalMax, Xero, Pleo, Deel, or similar) along with solid knowledge of cost coding, VAT treatment of transactional ledgers, both AP and AR.Proven experience as a self-starter who proactively identifies issues within processes or systems and works collaboratively to present practical solutions.Outstanding verbal and written communication skills that facilitate positive interactions with colleagues at all levels as well as external suppliers.A collaborative approach that values teamwork—working closely with finance colleagues as well as other departments—to achieve shared goals efficiently.A commitment to continuous learning coupled with the confidence to challenge existing assumptions constructively when identifying opportunities for improvement.Our Client Offers:A dynamic and supportive team environment, opportunities for career development and process ownership, involvement in system and process improvements, and learning support, among other benefits.Salary: up to £45,000 gross per yearIf you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly through this LinkedIn job post — we’ll be happy to review your application and CV.