Senior Accounts Payable Manager

Pay, benefits and more:

We’re looking to offer a salary of up to £70,000, depending on experience and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus car allowance to the value of £6000 PA. Your benefits package includes a company sponsored pension scheme and private medical cover.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

Lead, manage and optimise AP operation, onshore and offshore, ensuring timely, accurate, compliant supplier payments
• Drive performance of five key offshore AP functions (invoice automation, query resolution, payments, supplier helpdesk, expenses) using KPIs, metrics and data‑led insight
• Own the AP month-end close process including ledger management, GRNI and creditors reconciliations, SOX controls and Auditboard sign-off
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with Procurement, Treasury, Legal, Operations and suppliers, resolving escalations and improving process compliance
• Identify, design and deliver continuous improvement initiatives including new digital tools Zelix), automation opportunities and enhanced P2P training materials

What you need to succeed at GXO:

Significant senior-level experience (8+ years) managing AP/P2P operations in a large, complex organisation with offshore delivery models. Management of offshore teams in India is essential
• Deep expertise in AP, P2P processes, SOX controls, Prompt Payment Code requirements and ERP platforms (Oracle essential)
• A data‑driven mindset with strong Excel and reporting skills, you can translate performance metrics into clear actions
• A resilient, people‑focused leadership style: firm when needed, approachable, able to manage difficult stakeholders and build trust quickly
• A continuous improvement mindset, curious, solutions‑driven, open‑minded and confident challenging the status quo to drive better outcomes