Interim Accounts Payable & Receivable Manager - #2093361

We are seeking an experienced Interim Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable (AR/AP) Manager to join on a 6-month contract to provide leadership, continuity, and drive transformation across the AR/AP function during a period of transition.

The role will initially provide full cover for the AR/AP Manager during a period of paternity leave. Following this, the successful candidate will work alongside the existing AR/AP Manager developing and delivering an overhaul to the KPI reporting framework and driving process improvements

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This is a key role combining operational leadership with process improvement and reporting enhancement, ensuring the function continues to perform effectively while evolving to meet future business need

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Key Responsibilit

iesOperational Leaders

• hipProvide full cover for the AR/AP Manager during a period of paternity leave, ensuring continuity of all AR and AP activities, and continue to support beyond this period, includi
• ng:Oversight of day-to-day operations and workflow across Accounts Receivable and Accounts Paya
• bleMonitor performance using KPIs, support and develop the AR/AP team to ensure high performance and service lev
• elsEnsure adherence to company policies, controls, and financial procedu

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KPI Reporting & Ins

• ightDefine, develop, and implement robust KPI reporting for AR and AP funct
• ionsDeliver clear, actionable performance insights to senior stakehol
• dersMonitor key metrics including (but not limited to) DSO, invoice processing times, and payment perform
• anceUse data to identify trends, risks, and areas for improve

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Process Improv

• ementIdentify and resolve system and process bottlenecks within AR/AP opera
• tionsDrive process efficiencies, standardisation, and automation opportun
• itiesStrengthen controls and improve overall operational effectiv
• enessWork closely with finance and systems teams to implement improve

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Key Requir

• ementsProven experience managing AR/AP
• teamsStrong understanding of end-to-end AR and AP pro
• cessesDemonstrated experience designing and implementing KPI/MI reporting fram
• eworksExperience identifying and resolving process ineffici
• enciesStrong stakeholder management and communication
• skillsAbility to operate effectively in a fast-paced, changing envir

onment
Contract

• DetailsHybrid Working (Full Time) – Minimum 2 office days p
• er weekDuration: 6 months (interim co
• ntract)Start dat
• e: ASAPLocation

: Leeds
Personal At

• tributesProactive and solutions
• -focusedStrong leadership and team engagemen
• t skillsDetail-oriented with a continuous improvement
• mindsetAble to balance operational delivery with transformation