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Accounts Payable Manager, FTC Maternity Cover - Finance Practice

Madano
Location
London, Hybrid
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Madano
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Part-qualified or fully qualified AAT or equivalent, or demonstrable equivalent experience in a senior AP role
  • Proven experience managing or supervising an accounts payable team
  • Strong working knowledge of end-to-end AP processes, including invoice processing, payment runs, and month-end close
  • Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial data, reconciliations, and aging reports
  • Experience with ERP or accounting systems (experience with Maconomy advantageous)
  • Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
Nice to have
  • Experience in a professional services environment (agency, consultancy or similar)
  • Exposure to purchase-to-pay automation tools or workflow systems
  • Experience supporting audit preparation and month-end financial reporting
What the job really is

The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function for UK agencies, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions. This role involves managing a team of AP juniors, handling vendor relationships, and driving improvements in the purchase-to-pay cycle while maintaining compliance and financial controls. The position requires a detail-oriented leader with strong technical knowledge of AP processes and systems.

Benefits
  • 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays (rising to a maximum of 30 days alongside length of service)
  • Enhanced employer pension contribution
  • Private Medical insurance (for you and your family)
  • Income Protection insurance
  • Life Assurance at 4x your salary
  • Financial support and advice
Things to weigh
  • Fixed-term position until December 2027
  • Minimum 3 days in the office required
  • No salary range mentioned beyond £40,000 - £45,000
  • Experience with Maconomy is advantageous but not mandatory
Job score3.6/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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