Accounts Payable Manager - Maternity Cover

We're looking for an experienced AP Manager to join a fast-paced and creative production company on a 12-month maternity cover contract. Starting in October, you'll manage a small team, oversee AP operations, and support the Financial Controller in driving process improvements across a collaborative finance function.

• Lead and support the AP team, providing training and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations

• Oversee invoice processing, expense claims, Ltd Co payroll, and payment runs

• Manage credit card and prepaid card programmes, including reconciliations and postings

• Review bank reconciliations, weekly cashflow forecasts, and key AP accounts

• Resolve supplier queries, reconcile statements, and build strong relationships

• Support month-end with tasks such as cashflow reporting and PAYE Settlement Agreement calculations

• Previous AP leadership experience in a fast-paced, changing environment

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, IF/SUMIF)

• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

• Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and multi-currency reconciliations

• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work with minimal supervision

• Experience with PMI accounting system and Barclays.NET banking is desirable, but not essential

Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.