Rutherford Briant
Accounts Payable Manager
Accounts Payable Manager at Rutherford Briant, based in Basildon, South East England, paying £40,000 - £45,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Basildon, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Bookkeeper
About 34% above the going rate for bookkeeper
Reference 57502320
About the role
Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next step into a management role?
A well-established and highly respected business is looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to take ownership of the AP function, manage a team and ensure the department continues to operate efficiently and accurately.
Responsibilities
As an Accounts Payable Manager, you will be responsible for...
- Overseeing the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, including invoice processing, approvals, payment runs and team management
- Managing weekly BACS payments across all Group companies and ensuring invoices are processed accurately and within agreed terms
- Completing month-end routines, reconciliations and reporting, including monthly and quarterly reports for Senior Management
- Ensuring monthly CIS payments are submitted to HMRC on time and managing Payment Practice reporting
- Building strong relationships with suppliers and the Supply Chain team, while resolving queries and managing new supplier accounts
- Reviewing and improving AP processes and procedures, working closely with IT and software support on system issues
Requirements
As an Accounts Payable Manager, you will need...
- Several years' experience within Accounts Payable, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management position
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls and AP processes
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting software
Benefits
As an Accounts Payable Manager, you will get...
- Generous holiday allowance, increasing with service
- Option to purchase additional holidays
- Group pension and life assurance at 2x annual salary
- Free onsite parking
- Training and progression opportunities
If you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a role where you can take ownership of a team and make a real impact, please get in touch!
Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.
Reference: 57502320 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 9 Dec 2026 · Listed via Rutherford Briant
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