Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager
Permanent
50,000 - 60,000, plus bonus & benefits
Tamworth
Hyrbid, 2 in days office

Hamilton Woods Associates is recruiting for a great business in Tamworth that is looking to strengthen its finance team through the addition of an Accounts Payable Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an AP Manager with strong detail of Coupa Software to take ownership of a critical finance function, drive improvements, and play a key role in the company's success.

Role Profile:

• Oversee the entire Accounts Payable function.
• Manage bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Process and oversee high-value payments to suppliers, employees, and customers.
• Maintain and update the internal cash flow forecast.
• Handle intercompany journals and adjustments.
• Support audit preparation and compliance reporting.
• Ensure accurate supplier account setup and verification checks.
• Resolve debit balances and ensure timely payment processing.
• Lead payment practices reporting and compliance initiatives.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams on system upgrades and business transformation projects.
• Support treasury activities, including bank transfers, during transition periods.
• Ensure expense processing and full month-end reconciliations.
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs, driving continuous improvement.
• Oversee direct debits, supplier queries, and weekly payment runs.
• Collaborate with finance and AR teams for customer payment processing.
• Lead and mentor the AP team, conducting regular 1-2-1s and performance reviews.

Role Requirements:

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA/QBE or equivalent
• Must have Coupa system experience (implementation or worked with)
• Extensive experience in Accounts Payable management within a high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and payment processes.
• Proven ability to lead process improvements and system transformation projects.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Hands-on experience managing large-scale transactions and supplier relationships.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

If you would like to apply for the role, please send your CV to (url removed)