Accounts Payable Manager Location: Luton, Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9AM - 5PM. 5x a week in the office for 6 months then after probation 1 day WFH My exciting new client is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to join their team. This person will play a pivotal role in managing their accounts payable function. Overseeing a team of six assistants, ensuring accurate and timely payment of their supplier base in accordance with group and entity policies. Day-to-day of the role: Manage and create new supplier accounts and master creditors in line with group policy. Ensure supplier invoices are scanned, distributed, processed, and allocated for authorisation on their in house accounting system Handle monthly supplier statement reconciliations and resolve any account anomalies. Ensure timely closure of purchase ledger at month-end to meet management accounts deadlines. Lead your team effectively, conducting regular one-to-one reviews, annual appraisals, and ensuring compliance with internal audits. Undertake ad-hoc analysis and projects to support business needs. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in a similar role, leading and managing a team within a medium to large company. Strong background in an Accounts Payable function. Proficient with accounting systems and intermediate knowledge of MS Excel, including Pivot Tables and V-lookups. Initiative and ability to influence change through an investigative and proactive approach to all tasks. Resilience and capability to work in an organisation undergoing change due to development and growth. Benefits: 33 days leave including bank holidays. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick pay. 24hr online GP access, along with mental health, wellness, financial, and legal support. Two paid volunteering days annually. Access to more than 250 perks and hundreds of exclusive deals and discounts. Extensive training, development, and apprenticeship opportunities. Year-round recognition and annual awards programme.