Head of Account Payables

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment are working with a confidential client to recruit an experienced Head of Accounts Payable to lead a growing transactional finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident AP leader who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and supporting a busy finance function.

Role Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the accounts payable function, ensuring invoices, payments, and supplier queries are managed accurately and efficiently. You will lead and support a small team, driving performance, developing team members, and ensuring service levels are consistently met.

You will also play a key part in improving AP processes, strengthening controls, and supporting wider finance projects where required. This is a hands-on leadership role, so you'll need to be comfortable balancing team management with operational responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead and manage a medium-sized Accounts Payable team, providing coaching, support, and performance management.

· Oversee the full AP process, including invoice processing, supplier payments, and query resolution.

· Ensure all payments are accurate, timely, and compliant with internal controls and company policy.

· Maintain strong supplier relationships and act as a key point of contact for escalated issues.

· Review and improve AP processes to drive efficiency, accuracy, and best practice.

· Support month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations where required.

· Work closely with the wider finance team to support reporting, cash management, and operational priorities.

· Monitor KPIs and ensure service levels are met across the function.

Requirements

· Proven experience in Accounts Payable leadership, supervisory, or senior AP management roles.

· Strong understanding of transactional finance processes and controls.

· Experience managing or mentoring a small team.

· Confident communicator with good stakeholder and supplier relationship skills.

· Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines.

· Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and handling high volumes.

· Good Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.

· A proactive, hands-on approach with a desire to improve processes