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Retained Recruitment for Accounts Payable Managers

Accounts Payable Managers lead the AP function — managing vendor payments, invoice processing, and the team responsible for the organisation's payables. Found through dedicated retained search — not job boards.

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What Does a Accounts Payable Manager Do?

Managing the AP team and daily operations, overseeing invoice processing and three-way matching, managing vendor relationships and payment terms, ensuring timely and accurate payment runs, monitoring AP aging, and supporting month-end close accruals.

What We Screen For

3–6 years of AP experience with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role, ERP system proficiency, strong process improvement mindset, and vendor management skills. Experience transitioning from paper-based to electronic invoice processing is valuable.

💡 Hiring Insight

AP managers who have implemented or improved invoice automation and reduced processing costs through process redesign deliver measurable ROI quickly — ask specifically about what they improved rather than just what they managed.

Typical Compensation
$55,000 – $85,000
AP managers at larger organisations with ERP automation experience earn toward the top of this range.
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AP ManagerAP SupervisorAP Team LeadPayables Manager

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Retained recruitment delivers a pre-screened shortlist within 21–38 days. Start with a free 25-minute consultation.

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Recruiting a Accounts Payable Manager — FAQ

Most Accounts Payable Manager searches are completed within 21–38 business days. We provide a realistic timeline at the start of every engagement and weekly progress updates throughout.
3–6 years of AP experience with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role, ERP system proficiency, strong process improvement mindset, and vendor management skills. Experience transitioning from paper-based to electronic invoice processing is valuable.
AP managers who have implemented or improved invoice automation and reduced processing costs through process redesign deliver measurable ROI quickly — ask specifically about what they improved rather than just what they managed. A retained search means one dedicated recruiter works exclusively on your role — passive outreach, credential screening, and a curated shortlist.
Every permanent retained placement includes a 90-day guarantee. If the placed professional departs or is released within 90 days for covered reasons, we conduct a full replacement search at no additional fee.
Compensation typically ranges from $55,000 – $85,000. AP managers at larger organisations with ERP automation experience earn toward the top of this range. Every retained search includes real-time compensation benchmarking.
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