Interim Accounts Payable Manager

• Lead the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, processing approximately 1,000 invoices per month
• Set up and optimise the AP function, including processes, controls, and governance frameworks
• Manage and develop a team of 2–4 AP professionals, fostering a high-performance culture
• Implement and manage AP processing through Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including its OCR functionality
• Oversee weekly and bi-weekly payment runs, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong financial controls
• Obtain C-suite approval for payment runs and present clear, concise payment summaries where required
• Conduct AP, General Ledger and bank reconciliations, ensuring integrity of financial data
• Lead the transition and insourcing of AP from a BPO provider, embedding robust internal processes
• Drive continuous process improvements, automation and efficiency initiatives
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements and company policies

• 10+ years’ Accounts Payable management experience
• Proven track record of setting up an AP function from scratch
• Strong experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including OCR functionality
• Demonstrated experience insourcing AP from a BPO environment
• Experience managing invoice volumes of 1,000+ per month
• Strong experience managing weekly/bi-weekly payment cycles
• Confident working with and presenting to senior stakeholders and C-suite
• Strong reconciliation experience across AP, GL and bank
• Excellent leadership and team development skills
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and process-driven who can work in a fast-paced environment

Private Equity (PE) experience is highly desirable