Senior Accounts Payable Audit Manager

Location: UK or US (Hybrid/Flexible)We’re looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Recovery Audit professional to lead supplier statement audit and recovery programmes across large, complex client environments.This is a specialist role suited to someone already working in recovery audit, supplier statement audit, or AP audit.What we’re looking for:Direct experience in:·        Accounts Payable recovery auditSupplier statement auditAP reconciliation in high-volume environmentsHands on experience in:·        Missed credits and unapplied cashDuplicate payment and overpayment recoveryBackground in recovery audit firms or similar environments highly preferredWhy this roleWork on dedicated recovery audit engagementsHigh-impact role focused on real financial recoveriesOpportunity to lead client relationships and deliveryFlexible UK/US-based workingIf you’ve worked in AP recovery auditing and want a role where you can own recoveries end-to-end, we’d like to speak with you.Why FlexTecs?FlexTecs is a place where people can make a real impact. We partner with global organizations to solve complex financial and operational challenges, and our teams are trusted to take ownership, think critically, and deliver meaningful results. It’s a collaborative, supportive environment where expertise is valued, ideas are welcomed, and people have the opportunity to grow across different clients, industries, and roles. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing deep experience, FlexTecs offers the chance to do work that matters and see the tangible value you create.Role OverviewThe Senior Accounts Payable Audit Manager is a key delivery and client‑facing role responsible for leading end‑to‑end Accounts Payable recovery audit activities, with a primary focus on supplier statement reviews, missed credit identification, and payment error recovery.This role owns the full lifecycle of supplier statement audit engagements, from planning and execution through to recovery, while acting as a trusted partner to clients and suppliers. The position also carries responsibility for managing offshore audit support teams, ensuring quality, pace, and consistency of outputs, and supporting the resolution and recovery of identified overpayments and payment errors.The successful candidate will combine strong technical AP audit expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to drive recoveries in complex, high‑volume environments.Key ResponsibilitiesSupplier Statement Audit & Recovery DeliveryLead end‑to‑end supplier statement review programmes, including statement collection, reconciliation and investigation of variances.Implement and manage processes to drive maximum supplier response ratesIdentify and validate open statement creditsManage supplier correspondence and follow‑up to resolve discrepancies and agree recoveriesPayment Error & Overpayment Claims ManagementManage payment error claims including duplicate payments, overpayments, and incorrect vendor payments.Validate claims in line with agreed audit methodologies and client requirements.Support the negotiation, agreement and recovery of claims with suppliers.Track claim status, recovery progress and ageing, escalating issues where required.Client & Supplier Relationship ManagementAct as a primary point of contact for clients on assigned engagements.Provide clear, professional communication on audit progress, findings and recoveries.Liaise directly with suppliers to resolve exceptions while maintaining constructive and professional relationships.Support client review meetings, recoveries updates and ad‑hoc queries.Offshore & Remote Team ManagementCoordinate leadership, training and development of offshore delivery team.Allocate workload, set priorities and monitor progress against timelines.Perform quality review of offshore outputs, ensuring accuracy and consistency with audit standards.Reporting & ControlsMaintain complete audit documentation, working papers and recovery trackers.Prepare and review client reporting, including recovery summaries, status reports and dashboards.Ensure recoveries are accurately reflected in audit records and reconciled to client systems where required.Identify recurring issues, trends and root causes to support continuous improvement discussions with clients.Process Improvement & Best PracticeIdentify opportunities to improve audit efficiency, supplier response rates and recovery outcomes.Contribute to the development and enhancement of audit methodologies, templates and controls.Support knowledge sharing across the audit team and broader organisation.Skills & ExperienceTechnical ExperienceProven experience in Accounts Payable recovery audit, supplier statement audit or AP reconciliation roles.Strong hands‑on experience with:Supplier statement audit processMissed credit and unapplied cash identificationPayment error and duplicate payment claimsSolid understanding of AP processes, supplier account structures and procure‑to‑pay cycles.Experience working in high‑volume, complex AP environments (retail, manufacturing, FMCG, pharma, etc. desirable).Stakeholder & Delivery SkillsStrong client‑facing experience with the confidence to manage senior client stakeholders.Proven ability to liaise directly with suppliers to resolve discrepancies and secure recoveries.Experience managing offshore or remote delivery teams.Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities.Personal AttributesAnalytical and detail‑oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.Commercial mindset with a clear focus on value recovery and results.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Professional, resilient and capable of working independently.Desirable QualificationsDegree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).Experience working within outsourced audit, recovery audit or professional services environments.Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle)

Created: 2026-05-02