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Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Manager
Job Description
This job appears on /jobs/28350-Accounts-Payable-Accounts-Receivable-ManagerAccounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Manager
East London (Hybrid Working)
Permanent | Full-Time
Circa £50 - £55,000 per annum + Benefits
Managing a Team of 5
Our client, a well-established and growing European business, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Manager to join their expanding UK finance team based in East London. This is a permanent opportunity offering hybrid working and the chance to play a key role in a business that is continuing to scale across its markets.
The Opportunity
Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take full ownership of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, managing a team of five (split across both areas). This is a hands-on management role requiring strong operational oversight, team leadership, and a focus on process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Oversight
* Lead, develop, and support a team of 5 across AP and AR
* Set clear objectives and monitor performance against KPIs
* Drive a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Accounts Payable
* Oversee end-to-end invoice processing and payment runs
* Manage supplier reconciliations and resolve escalated queries
* Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with internal policies
* Maintain effective supplier relationships
Accounts Receivable
* Oversee billing, cash allocation, and credit control processes
* Monitor aged debt and implement effective collection strategies
* Work cross-functionally to resolve disputes and improve cash flow
* Ensure accurate debtor reconciliations
Controls & Reporting
* Support month-end close activities across AP and AR
* Produce reporting on aged creditors/debtors and cash flow
* Identify and implement process efficiencies and system improvements
* Assist with audit requirements and ensure regulatory compliance
About You
* Proven experience overseeing both AP and AR functions
* Prior experience managing or supervising a finance team
* Strong understanding of financial controls and reconciliations
* Hands-on approach with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Strong systems skills and confident Excel user
What's on Offer
* Salary circa £50 - £55,000 per annum
* Competitive benefits package
* Hybrid working (East London office base)
* Opportunity to join a European organisation in an exciting phase of growth
* Long-term development and progression opportunities
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East London (Hybrid Working)
Permanent | Full-Time
Circa £50 - £55,000 per annum + Benefits
Managing a Team of 5
Our client, a well-established and growing European business, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Manager to join their expanding UK finance team based in East London. This is a permanent opportunity offering hybrid working and the chance to play a key role in a business that is continuing to scale across its markets.
The Opportunity
Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will take full ownership of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, managing a team of five (split across both areas). This is a hands-on management role requiring strong operational oversight, team leadership, and a focus on process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Oversight
* Lead, develop, and support a team of 5 across AP and AR
* Set clear objectives and monitor performance against KPIs
* Drive a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Accounts Payable
* Oversee end-to-end invoice processing and payment runs
* Manage supplier reconciliations and resolve escalated queries
* Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with internal policies
* Maintain effective supplier relationships
Accounts Receivable
* Oversee billing, cash allocation, and credit control processes
* Monitor aged debt and implement effective collection strategies
* Work cross-functionally to resolve disputes and improve cash flow
* Ensure accurate debtor reconciliations
Controls & Reporting
* Support month-end close activities across AP and AR
* Produce reporting on aged creditors/debtors and cash flow
* Identify and implement process efficiencies and system improvements
* Assist with audit requirements and ensure regulatory compliance
About You
* Proven experience overseeing both AP and AR functions
* Prior experience managing or supervising a finance team
* Strong understanding of financial controls and reconciliations
* Hands-on approach with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Strong systems skills and confident Excel user
What's on Offer
* Salary circa £50 - £55,000 per annum
* Competitive benefits package
* Hybrid working (East London office base)
* Opportunity to join a European organisation in an exciting phase of growth
* Long-term development and progression opportunities
AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment
We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
Job Details
| Reference | NH 406043 EG_1776348738 |
|---|---|
| Location | East London, London |
| Sector | Accountancy / Finance in Commerce and Industry |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Salary | £50000 - £55000 per annum + Benefits |
| Job Published | 16/04/2026 |