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.