Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts Payable Manager | SaaS Sector | North London (Hybrid) | £45,000 - £50,000

Robert Half are partnering with a rapidly growing SaaS business providing integrated online media solutions to major corporate clients. Following continued expansion, the company is investing heavily in strengthening its finance operations and is now seeking a hands-on Accounts Payable Manager to transform and elevate its AP function.

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on rolling up their sleeves, embedding robust processes, and driving change. You'll be leading a function that is currently under transformation-making this the perfect opportunity for someone with a passion for turning around inefficient processes and building a best-in-class purchase-to-pay operation from the ground up.

📊 About the Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team to deliver accurate and timely invoice, expense, and payment processing.
• Take ownership of end-to-end AP operations, ensuring supplier accounts are reconciled and queries are resolved swiftly.
• Manage the month-end AP close, including accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to strengthen communication and service.
• Redesign and enhance AP policies, procedures, and controls to support scale.
• Champion process improvements, automation, and system optimisation to drive efficiency.
• Support audits by preparing documentation and addressing AP-related queries.

📋 About You

We're looking for a hands-on change-maker -someone with a proven track record of taking underperforming AP functions and turning them into efficient, well-controlled operations . You'll bring:

• Significant experience as an Accounts Payable Manager or Supervisor, ideally in a fast-paced, growing business .
• A strong technical understanding of AP processes, controls, and multi-entity operations.
• A history of process improvement, automation, and transformation projects , with tangible results.
• The ability to identify and fix inefficiencies , build structure, and embed best practices.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• A confident, approachable communication style, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.

🤝 What's on Offer

• £45,000 - £50,000 base salary.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office.
• 9-5 working hours.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture with autonomy and ownership.
• The opportunity to lead a turnaround and create lasting impact in a high-growth environment.

💼 Why This Role

This isn't just another AP leadership role-it's a rare chance to own and transform a critical finance function from the ground up. You'll step into an environment where processes need refining, controls need tightening, and systems are ready for optimisation. If you thrive on rolling up your sleeves, driving change, and creating high-performing teams , this is an opportunity to leave a lasting mark on a business that's scaling rapidly.