Manager - Accounts Payable

Designation Manager - AP Work Location & Shift Noida/ Ahmedabad UK Shift - Hybrid Reports to TBD Department F&A Position Overview We are seeking a Manager – Accounts Payable , responsible for managing end-to-end AP operations for a UK-based property management client. The role involves leading a team of around 7–8 members, overseeing invoice processing, supplier payments, reconciliations, query resolution, SLA/KPI adherence, and stakeholder communication with suppliers, onsite teams, and the UK finance team. The ideal candidate should have strong AP process knowledge, team management experience, good Excel/reporting skills, and the ability to drive process improvements and support automation/AI initiatives while maintaining timely and accurate payment operations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage a team of approx.. ~ 7/8 members, client facing role Daily allocations of tasks to the team and supervising them, monitor performance, track errors, and ensure SLA adherence. Reviewing and reporting the monthly KPI performance of the team Provide training, guidance, and performance feedback to team members. Oversee end-to-end invoice processing, including PO and non-PO invoices along with recharges and credit notes. Monitor debit balances and aged payables. Aged Creditors review, raise queries & open points and resolution Work on Execution of Supplier Payment run Ensuring resolution and response to queries from suppliers, UK finance team, and site team. Satisfy the overall team objective of settling the Company’s liabilities on a timely and accurate basis and as per agreed service levels and agreed KPI targets. To ensuring professional standards are always maintained whilst optimizing service delivery. To identify and highlight improved ways of working through continuous assessment of working practice. Drive AI agenda with the team To maintain Purchase Ledger / supplier accounts for areas of responsibility; to include the completion of Supplier Statement Reconciliations as and when required and the regular and timely clearance of debit/unallocated cash balances. Proactively working on the transactions, handling queries and liaising with the onsite staff, suppliers, Bank helpdesk and UK Finance team To assist with the processing of invoices and credit notes for supplier accounts in areas of responsibility. Resolution of all invoicing queries via email/phone for supplier accounts. To chase for missing invoices with the suppliers. Use application of excel efficiently for Reporting Work flexibly to meet the demands of the Company Skills & Experience Master’s/bachelor’s degree in commerce, Accounting, or Finance. 8–9 years of experience in Accounts Payable, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role. Strong understanding of AP processes, ERP systems (Yardi preferred), and compliance requirements. Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure. Proficiency in MS Excel and other reporting tools.