Accounts Payable Assistant Manager


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Milton Keynes, MK9 1HL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	16 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Hays is delighted to be supporting a leading organisation in the recruitment of an Accounts Payable Assistant Manager to join their expanding Shared Service Centre in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional to lead Accounts Payable operations, drive process improvements, and develop a high-performing team.

Your new role

As Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day delivery of Accounts Payable activities, ensuring invoices are processed accurately, supplier payments are made on time, and internal controls are maintained. Working closely with the AP Manager, you will support operational excellence while driving continuous improvement across the function.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end invoice processing and resolve complex queries and escalations.

Manage payment runs, ensuring accuracy and preventing duplicate or unauthorised payments.

Review AP ageing, reconciliations, accruals and month-end close activities.

Support workload planning, service level delivery and team performance.

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, leading dispute resolution where required.

Drive process improvement initiatives, automation projects and system enhancements.

Ensure compliance with company policies, audit requirements and data protection standards.

Coach, mentor and develop Accounts Payable team members, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Support wider finance projects and business initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this position, you will have:

3-5 years' experience within Accounts Payable, Purchase-to-Pay or Shared Services environments.

Previous experience supervising or leading a finance team.

Strong knowledge of invoice processing, supplier management and vendor controls.

Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Advanced communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Experience using ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP or similar platforms.

Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

A proactive approach to process improvement and continuous development.

What you'll get in return

Interim position initially until January 2027

Competitive day rate / Equivalent Salary £40.000 + paid parking

Monday to Friday - On-site in central Milton Keynes

Hours of work 9-6pm

Exposure to business transformation and automation initiatives.

Leadership and development opportunities.

Collaborative and supportive working environment.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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