Accounts Payable Manager · Starling

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:19:23 GMT
Finance

Starling · Cardiff · onsite

We're looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to join the Group Management Reporting team. This role will cover the processing and payment of all supplier invoices and staff expenses for the Starling Group, including Engine by Starling.

As the lead for this function, you will oversee the accurate coding, approval, and posting of invoices and expense claims, ensuring that all financial data is captured correctly at the source. A critical focus of this role is maintaining high-standard vendor relationships by ensuring prompt payments and managing regulatory reporting related to payment practices.

Key responsibilities include:

Maintaining the high standard of the team’s output while driving change to increase efficiencies through system developments and automation.

Overseeing the accurate coding, approval, and posting of high-volume invoices and expense claims.

Managing regulatory reporting related to payment practices.

Maintaining high-standard vendor relationships by ensuring prompt payments.

Taking full ownership of the company's Payment Practices reporting obligations, ensuring accurate and timely submissions every six months.

Working closely with the wider Management Reporting team to assist with month-end accruals and support audit inquiries, ensuring the AP function aligns perfectly with broader group reporting timelines.

Requirements:

A minimum of 5 years of experience in an Accounts Payable role.

Ability to oversee the accurate coding, approval, and posting of high-volume invoices and expense claims.

Strong understanding of risk management within an Accounts Payable context.

Experience of driving and implementing system changes.

Must be comfortable using Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets.

Experience of managing a team is preferable.

Prior experience of using Netsuite is also a plus.

Benefits:

25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you).

An extra day’s holiday for your birthday.

Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off.

16 hours paid volunteering time a year.

Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme.

Life insurance at 4x your salary.

Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care.

Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton.

Generous family-friendly policies.

Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks.

Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships.