Accounts Payable Operations Manager (Interim)
Location: Leicester (Office-based)
Day Rate: Up to £500 per day
Contract: Temporary / Interim
I’m supporting a major UK retail group headquartered in Leicester — a well-known brand with a global customer base — in their search for an experienced Accounts Payable Operations Manager. This is a high-impact interim role leading a large AP function through a period of significant operational activity and change.
The business operates at serious scale, processing £1bn+ in supplier payments annually and serving over 8 million customers worldwide. They need a confident, hands-on leader who can stabilise performance, drive improvements, and guide the team through transformation.
Key Responsibilities
*Leading end-to-end Accounts Payable operations
*Managing Team Leaders and driving performance across the wider AP function
*Overseeing invoice processing, payment runs, reconciliations, and escalations
*Supporting month-end and year-end processes, controls, and reporting
*Managing supplier relationships and stakeholder expectations
*Driving process improvements, automation, and system enhancements
*Supporting wider business change and transformation initiatives
What We’re Looking For
*Strong AP leadership experience within a high-volume environment
*Proven experience leading through Team Leaders and developing operational teams
*Strong stakeholder management and supplier relationship skills
*Experience improving processes and driving operational efficiencies
*A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to challenge and improve
Why This Role?
This is a chance to make a meaningful impact within a major retail organisation known for its scale, pace, and ambition. You’ll play a key role in shaping the AP function, improving performance, and supporting the business through a critical period of transformation — with a strong Team Leader layer to support delivery.