Job Overview:

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Senior Accounts Payable professional to take ownership of and enhance our global AP function while supporting broader cash-management activities. This role has end-to-end responsibility for the multi-entity, multi-currency Accounts Payable cycle, driving continuous improvements across processes, controls, systems, and supplier management, alongside overseeing daily bank postings and supporting the monitoring of the accounts receivable position to ensure accurate cash visibility and timely collections.

Working closely with our international Navigator offices and reporting to the Group Accounting Manager, you will play a key role in strengthening finance operations, improving workflows, and optimising the use of systems and automation, bringing a hands-on, solutions-focused approach and collaborating across the wider Finance team to improve efficiency and support business performance.

Applications are welcome from candidates interested in either full-time or part-time working arrangements (four days per week).

Responsibilities:

Take ownership of end-to-end AP processes, including invoice capture, coding, approvals, purchase order matching, and timely payments across all entities and systems.

Maintain robust internal controls, perform reconciliations, review batches and payment runs, and ensure audit readiness.

Support the administration and continuous optimisation of the expenses and credit card platform.

Mentor and support the AP colleague, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong customer service.

Build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve disputes and complex queries.

Work closely with colleagues across Navigator offices and with Procurement, Treasury, FP&A, and wider Finance teams to ensure operational alignment and accurate financial reporting.

Identify opportunities to streamline AP workflows, reduce manual effort, and enhance automation.

Implement best-practice procedures, mitigate risks, and support adoption of new technologies and tools across the AP function.

Oversee supplier reconciliations, aged creditor analysis, and AP KPI reporting.

Support cashflow visibility through accurate payment forecasting and collaboration with Treasury.

Post daily bank transactions and support accounts receivable monitoring to ensure timely collections and accurate cash position.

Requirements:

4+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable, ideally at a senior or specialist level.

Strong understanding of multi-entity, multi-currency AP operations.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

High attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent organisational skills.

Ability to prioritise complex workloads in a fast-paced environment.