Job reference
NA203_1764610460
Company Name
Salary
£55000 - £70000 per annum
Location
London
Industry sector
Accounting, Finance
Job type
Contract | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
01/12/2025
Closing date
22/12/2025
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.