Interim Accounts Payable Manager


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£40,000 - £45,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG1 2AD
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	24 Jul 2026
Closing date:	23 Aug 2026

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Summary

Interim Accounts Payable Manager Competitive Salary + Benefits - Reading, BerkshireAre you an experienced Accounts Payable professional with a proven track record of leading teams, driving process improvements, and delivering an efficient procure-to-pay function?We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation as an Interim Accounts Payable Manager, leading a team and taking ownership of the end-to-end accounts payable process.This is a highly visible role where you'll work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time, while identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiencies across the function.Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor and develop a team of Accounts Payable professionals

Oversee the end-to-end purchase ledger process

Manage supplier payments, expenses, foreign currency payments and ad-hoc payment runs

Ensure compliance with financial controls, policies and procedures

Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the procure-to-pay function

Manage balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts

Produce management reporting and KPI analysis

Support finance projects and system enhancements

Build strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

About You

Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent)

Significant experience managing an Accounts Payable function

Proven people management and coaching experience

Strong understanding of procure-to-pay processes and financial controls

Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs

Experience improving processes and implementing change

Comfortable working within a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities

What's in it for You?✅ Leadership position with direct responsibility for a high-performing team✅ Opportunity to drive process improvements and add real value✅ Diverse stakeholder exposure and project involvement✅ Flexible and supportive working environment✅ Excellent long-term career progression opportunitiesInterested in finding out more?

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