Finance Operations Manager (AP) - Belfast

• Annual Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
• Location: Belfast
• Job Type: Full-time, permanent

We’re partnered with an industry leader in Belfast who have a long-established reputation for long-serving and highly engage employees.

We seek to appoint and experienced Finance Operations Manager to oversee the Accounts Payable function, ensuring seamless financial processes that support business growth and stakeholder management.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, support, and motivate the team to deliver high-quality and timely work.
• Build a collaborative, supportive, and accountable team culture.

Finance Operations

• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring all invoices are processed and paid accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contracts, and financial controls.
• Own the regular and ad-hoc payment runs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with delegated authority limits.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Continually review AP processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Implement best practices, automation, and workflow enhancements.
• Support ERP or finance system improvements and upgrades.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring queries are resolved quickly and professionally.
• Monitor supplier statements and ensure reconciliations are completed regularly.

Reporting & Controls

• Produce regular reports on AP status, aged creditors, payment forecasts, and KPIs.
• Support month-end close processes and provide accurate figures to finance.
• Ensure strong internal controls and audit readiness.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Significant experience within an Accounts Payable team, including supervising or managing a team.
• Strong understanding of AP processes, financial controls, and reconciliation.
• Excellent communication skills with both internal teams and external suppliers.
• High level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP systems.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

To apply for this excellent career opportunity, please click apply or contact Laurence at Reed Finance Belfast.