Accounts Payable Lead

What is the job?

Behind every growing business is a Finance team making sure everything runs like clockwork.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Accounts Payable Lead to manage the end-to-end accounts payable function for our growing UK group comprising three UK entities and one German entity. Working from South Africa from our Century City location in Capetown, the successful candidate will take ownership of all accounts payable activities, ensuring accurate processing, strong financial controls, timely supplier payments, and continuous process automation and improvement.

This role requires a proactive individual with strong technical accounting knowledge, extensive experience operating in a Xero accounting environment, and a proven track record of systemisation and process optimisation. The Accounts Payable Lead will play a key role in scaling and improving finance operations while maintaining high levels of accuracy, compliance, and stakeholder service.

You'll join a collaborative, supportive team that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement. Whether you're chasing down a tricky invoice discrepancy, improving a process, or helping the team hit month-end deadlines, you'll play an important role in the success of the business.

This role is employed through our South African partner, Mindpearl, and works closely with our UK-based teams and stakeholders, aligned to UK working hours.

What will you be doing?

• Own the end-to-end accounts payable function for 3 UK entities and 1 German entity.

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently to the appropriate cost centres, departments, and entities.

• Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained in accordance with company policies and delegations.

• Prepare and execute supplier payment runs in accordance with agreed payment terms.

• Manage supplier onboarding and the maintenance of vendor master data.

• Manage supplier relationships and respond to queries professionally and promptly.

• Monitor aged creditors and proactively resolve outstanding balances.

• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.

• Produce regular accounts payable reporting, including aged creditors analysis, payment performance and process KPIs.

• Perform month-end and year-end accounts payable close activities within agreed deadlines including reconciling control accounts and accruing expenses as required.

• Manage employee expenses utilising ExpenseIn and process timely reimbursements.

• Utilise the ExpenseIn platform to ensure business ownership of credit card spend.

• Review existing workflows and identify opportunities for automation and standardisation.

• Develop and maintain documented standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Partner with finance leadership on system enhancements and process transformation projects.

• Collaborate with procurement, operations, and finance teams to improve purchasing-to-payment processes.

• Ensure all accounts payable records are maintained accurately and are audit-ready.

What do you need?

• Previous experience in leading Accounts Payable processes for a UK entity.

• Previous exposure to UK taxation regimes, i.e. VAT.

• Previous experience working with inventory, consignment stock, prepaid orders and purchase order management.

• An understanding of finance administration and general accounting principles.

• Experience in utilising current systems and adopting new systems to ensure continuous improvement in efficiency, accuracy and our ability to scale.

• Excellent attention to detail and a genuine passion for accuracy.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Confidence working with numbers, spreadsheets, and finance systems.

• Great communication skills and a customer-service mindset.

• A proactive approach and willingness to roll up your sleeves when needed.

• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are not quite the same.

Nice to have

• Experience using Xero accounting, ApprovalMax, ExpenseIn and similar systems.

• Experience supporting UK-based businesses.

• Exposure to month-end processes and reconciliations.

• Previous experience in a scale-up or rapidly growing organisation.

What we offer

• Medical insurance through KaeloHealth.

• Paid maternity leave for female employees (3months @100% salary) with an option to take a 4th month which would be unpaid but with the ability to claim from the unemployment insurance fund.

• Annual leave of 20 days plus one additional day per year up to 25days.

• Provident Fund with Momentum-employee contribution of minimum 6% per month.

About Us

Montu UK is a leading digital health company specialising in cannabis-based medicines (CBPM), dedicated to improving patient access to safe and effective treatments. Our mission is to transform lives by combining innovative technology with high-quality clinical care, ensuring patients receive the support they need at every step of their journey.

As a fast-growing organisation, we offer a collaborative and supportive environment where talented people can develop their careers while contributing to meaningful change in healthcare. At Montu UK, your work has a direct impact on improving patients’ lives and expanding access to modern medical treatments.