Marc Daniels are working with a well known company based in Central London to find an AP/AR Manager on a 12 months FTC.

The AP/AR Manager will oversee all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable for the company, ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of financial transactions. This highly visible role requires both hands-on and leadership experience and involves managing a medium sized finance team, supporting process improvements, and driving the company’s financial operations forward.​

As this is a contract role this will require the individual to be available immediately or they must have a short notice period

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire AP and AR process, including invoice processing, payments, collections, reconciliations, and supplier/customer queries.​
• Oversee credit control and ensure timely collection of receivables and correct allocation of payments.​
• Lead, develop, and support a medium sized finance team (typically 8 direct reports), including performance reviews and professional development.​
• Ensure all supplier and customer accounts are regularly reconciled and discrepancies promptly addressed.​
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.​
• Support month-end and year-end closing for AP/AR activities, including reporting, accruals, and forecasting.​
• Provide accurate management information and cashflow reporting to support business decisions.​
• Act as the main point of contact for audit processes relating to AP/AR.​

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Evidence of strong leadership skills managing a medium sized team
• Strong understanding of AP and AR/credit control best practices.​
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.​
• Highly organised and proactive, with a track record of process improvement.​
• Confident Excel user; experience with mainstream accounting software is advantageous.​
• Can-do attitude and team-oriented approach.​