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.