Interim Accounts Payable Consultant - #2160901

Global Accounting Network is partnering with a PE-backed events business and is looking for an experienced Interim Accounts Payable Consultant to support the business through a period of transformation.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an AP professional who is comfortable operating independently and can help establish an effective Accounts Payable function from the ground up, whilst managing the knowledge transfer process during the existing Transition Services Agreement (TSA) period.

Working closely with the wider finance team and key stakeholders, you will take ownership of the AP workstream throughout the carve-out, ensuring a smooth transition from the existing finance infrastructure into the newly established standalone business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Setting up and establishing the Accounts Payable function following the carve-out.
• Taking ownership of the AP process and ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Working through the existing TSA arrangements and managing the transfer of AP knowledge and processes into the standalone business.
• Documenting existing AP processes, controls and procedures to ensure a robust handover.
• Reviewing the current AP set-up and identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls.
• Managing supplier relationships and resolving invoice and payment queries.
• Supporting the implementation and optimisation of AP systems and processes.
• Working closely with the wider finance team to ensure AP integrates effectively into the new finance function.
• Supporting the business through the transition from TSA to a fully standalone AP operation.
• Ensuring appropriate controls, approval processes and reconciliations are in place.
• Providing hands-on support wherever required during the transition.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working independently and building an AP function, rather than someone who has only operated within a large, established transactional finance team.

You will ideally have:

• Strong Accounts Payable experience, with the ability to operate autonomously.
• Previous experience setting up, establishing or transforming an AP function.
• Experience working within a carve-out, separation, integration or TSA environment would be highly advantageous.
• Strong process and systems knowledge, with the ability to assess what is working and implement improvements.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• The confidence to work with senior stakeholders and manage suppliers independently.
• Experience documenting processes and managing knowledge transfer.
• Sage Intacct experience would be highly desirable.
• Experience within a PE-backed, fast-paced or acquisitive environment would be beneficial.
• Events, hospitality or a similarly complex multi-entity environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.