Interim Accounts Payable Lead

Job Title: Accounts Payable Lead (Interim / FTC)Location: PeterboroughSalary: £55,000-£60,000 + benefitsWe are partnering with a growing, engineering led business to recruit an Accounts Payable Lead on an interim / fixed-term basis.This is a key role within the finance team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the AP function while driving improvements across systems, processes and controls. The role will combine strong operational AP experience with process improvement, automation and stakeholder engagement across the wider business.The role will suit an experienced AP professional who enjoys improving ways of working, working with finance systems and embedding best practice across the P2P process.Key ResponsibilitiesTake ownership of the end-to-end Accounts Payable processSupport and improve the wider P2P process, including PR, PO and approval workflowsReview and enhance AP processes, controls and ways of workingDrive process improvements and support automation initiativesIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and complianceCreate and maintain process documentation, policies and training guidesRun workshops and engage with stakeholders across finance, procurement and operationsSupport system improvements and optimisation across AP processesProvide hands-on support across invoice processing, supplier queries and payment activitiesSupport wider transactional finance activities, including credit control where requiredKey RequirementsStrong experience within Accounts Payable and transactional financeProven experience improving processes, controls and workflowsGood understanding of P2P processes, including PR and PO approvalsComfortable working with finance systems and supporting automationExperience creating procedures, policies and training materialsConfident engaging with stakeholders across different areas of the businessAbility to balance process improvement with hands-on deliveryExperience within a manufacturing, engineering or operational environment is beneficialAbout YouYou are an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys making improvements and finding better ways of working. You are hands-on, solutions-focused and comfortable working with both systems and people. You bring energy, take ownership and can build strong relationships across the business while delivering practical process improvements.TPBN1_UKTJ