Accounts Payable Manager

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste.

We have a new opportunity for an Accounts Payable Manager to join our team, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.

The salary for this role will be competitive with participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits. This role will be based in Walpole or Avonmouth, with an opportunity for hybrid working - this will be discussed further at interview. 

The closing date for applications is 30th September 2025. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

We’re looking for an experienced Accounts Payable (AP) Manager to lead our AP function within Finance Transactional Services. In this hands-on role, you’ll manage a team of AP Assistants, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely supplier payments, and strong compliance with internal controls.

You’ll be the go-to expert for all things AP – from overseeing invoice volumes in our ERP Solution and mailbox management, to resolving supplier escalations and driving continuous improvements across processes, systems, and people. Collaboration is key, and you’ll work closely with Procurement, Operations, and Finance colleagues to support smooth operations across our UK-wide facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the AP team, driving performance, coaching, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee purchase ledger administration, ensuring timely processing and reconciliation of invoices, statements, and credit notes.
• Manage weekly BACS payments and international/SEPA payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with approval frameworks.
• Resolve supplier escalations promptly, strengthening supplier relationships.
• Support audits, system upgrades (UAT testing), and ensure all process documentation and training materials are up to date.
• Provide reliable holiday cover and occasional support for Accounts Receivable.
• Undertake site visits to Viridor locations (c.4 per year), with a strong focus on health & safety.

Our ideal Accounts Payable Manager will have:

• Experienced in managing finance transactional teams and delivering results to deadlines.
• Skilled in the full purchase-to-pay (P2P) cycle – from requisitions and POs to invoice processing, payments, and reporting, Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

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How to apply

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We are a Great Place to Work 

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio.

What can we offer you?

We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.