Accounts Payable Manager

AP Manager, Hospitality. Croydon. £35,000 to £40,000 (Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office).

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to lead our AP function in a fast-paced, multi-site, and multi-brand hospitality business. This role will oversee a small team of AP clerks, ensuring the efficient processing of supplier payments while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across our brands.

The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, able to manage supplier relationships and internal queries while driving process improvements. While you won’t be expected to code or process invoices daily, you’ll need to have a deep understanding of AP operations and be willing to step in when required.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage, mentor, and support a small team of AP clerks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in invoice processing and payments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brand finance teams, site managers, and suppliers to ensure smooth AP operations.
• Oversee invoice approvals, reconciliations, and payment runs, identifying areas for process automation and efficiency gains.
• Act as a key point of contact for supplier escalations, resolving disputes and ensuring timely payments.
• Ensure AP processes comply with company policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements.
• Oversee AP ageing reports, cash flow forecasting, and reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.

What We’re Looking For
• Proven experience in an AP Manager or Senior AP role within a multi-site or hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing a team.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to be hands-on when needed but also focus on strategy and process improvements.
• Strong systems knowledge, ideally with experience in finance/ERP software used in hospitality.
• A problem-solving mindset, with a proactive approach to challenges.