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Accounts Payable Manager

Location

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

JobType

full-time

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About the role

The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for overseeing the accounts payable function within the finance team. This includes the day-to-day management of AP processes and team members, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company procedures. The role plays a key part in maintaining strong vendor relationships, supporting internal controls, and contributing to month-end and year-end close activities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and manage the accounts payable team, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time Oversee invoice processing, payment runs, and employee expense reimbursements Maintain and develop AP policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance Manage vendor relationships and resolve queries or disputes Conduct regular bank reconciliations and support the month-end close process Ensure accurate coding and approval of invoices in line with company procedures Monitor AP metrics and prepare relevant reports (e.g. aged creditors, cash flow) Support year-end processes and external audit requirements Identify and implement process improvements across AP activities Manage performance and development of AP team members, including goal setting and reviews Requirements Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and accounting principles Proven experience managing or supervising an AP function Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Experience using accounting or ERP systems Ability to analyse financial data and produce reports Experience with process improvement and implementing best practices Knowledge of VAT and tax compliance requirements Previous experience in the property industry (desirable but not essential)

About the company

ESR Group is Asia-Pacific's leading New Economy real asset manager and one of the largest listed real estate investment managers globally. Our fully integrated fund management and development platform extends across Australia and New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Greater China, Southeast Asia and India, including a presence in Europe. We provide investors with a diverse range of real asset investment and development solutions across private and public investment vehicles. Our focus on New Economy real assets offers customers modern solutions for logistics, data centres, and infrastructure and renewables. Our purpose, Space and Investment Solutions for a Sustainable Future, drives us to manage sustainably and impactfully for the communities where we operate and the spaces we develop to thrive for generations to come. ESR Group is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKSE: 1821.HK).

Skills

accounts payable
accounting principles
process improvement
vendor management
financial reporting
erp systems
tax compliance