Accounts Payable Manager - #2083719

Anderson Knight Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with one of our key clients, a globally renowned facilities management business, to recruit an Accounts Payable Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and driven finance professional to take ownership of a high-volume AP function, lead a growing team, and play a key role in supporting ongoing finance transformation across the organisation.

As Accounts Payable Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end Accounts Payable function, ensuring efficient processing, strong controls, and continuous improvement across both UK and offshore teams. You will be based in the Glasgow office, where you will lead and develop a local AP team while also providing supervision, guidance, and support to an overseas shared service team

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This is a highly visible role within a business currently undergoing significant transformation and process standardisation, offering the opportunity to shape future ways of working, improve systems and controls, and drive operational excellence within the finance functio

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Key Responsibiliti

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  Lead and manage the Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices and paym
• entsSupervise, support, and develop the Glasgow-based AP team, fostering a high-performance cul
• tureProvide oversight and direction to an offshore/overseas AP team to ensure consistent standards and service deli
• veryManage AP processes including invoice processing, payment runs, supplier reconciliations, and query resolu
• tionDrive improvements in AP processes, controls, and systems as part of ongoing finance transformation initiat
• ivesSupport the implementation and optimisation of ERP systems and automation t
• oolsMonitor AP KPIs, ensuring targets for accuracy, efficiency, and payment terms are
• metBuild strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppl
• iersEnsure compliance with financial controls, company policies, and audit requirem
• entsIdentify and implement opportunities for process standardisation and efficiency gains across multiple locat

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Key Skills & Experi

• ence:
  Proven experience in an Accounts Payable Manager or Senior AP Superviso
• r roleStrong leadership experience, including managing both onshore and offshore/shared service
• teamsExperience within a large, complex, or multi-site organisation (facilities management, construction, or similar sectors desi
• rable)Strong understanding of AP processes, controls, and s
• ystemsExposure to finance transformation, process improvement, or shared service enviro
• nmentsExcellent communication and stakeholder management
• skillsConfident, hands-on approach with the ability to manage competing prio

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What’s on

Offer:
Our client offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, along with the opportunity to join a business undergoing exciting transformation and change. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable professional looking to step into a leadership role within a global organisation and make a tangible impact on how the finance function operates across multiple