Accounts Payable Manager-Fixed term contract - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

Your new companyBristol based business

Your new role12-Month FTC A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join its Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a high-performing team and drive improvements in financial operations during a period of transformation.The RoleYou'll be responsible for managing the Accounts Payable function, ensuring efficient, accurate, and customer-focused service delivery. This includes overseeing the full purchase-to-pay cycle, maintaining compliance with internal policies and external regulations, and ensuring timely supplier payments.As a team leader, you'll provide line management support including one-to-ones, performance development plans, appraisals, and mentoring. You'll also act as a point of escalation and provide cover during absences.Following the recent implementation of Oracle Fusion, your focus will be on embedding new processes, streamlining workflows, and enhancing data quality and control. Reporting to the Group Financial Services Manager, you'll help foster a collaborative and change-positive culture across the wider finance function.Key Responsibilities

• Drive compliance across the P2P process and enforce the "No PO, No Pay" policy
• Ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time
• Collaborate with Procurement and purchasing teams to improve straight-through processing
• Maintain and update process documentation
• Support the team during peak periods and absences
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders
• Reconcile AP control accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies
• Review supplier statements and address reconciliation issues
• Prepare month-end reporting packs for senior leadership

What you'll need to succeed

• Exceptional attention to detail and numeracy
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Deep understanding of Accounts Payable best practices
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle Fusion preferred)
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and interpersonal finesse

What you'll get in return

• 25 days' holiday plus the option to buy more, with additional days for long service
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 11%
• Health and wellbeing benefits including cash plans, EAP, and gym discounts
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Access to employee share schemes, life assurance, and a wide range of discounts

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. INDHAF

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