This configuration will require separation of AP Payment Entry and Process Payments.
In the example,
Users assigned to the Security Group AP User can create AP Payments but cannot Process/Print Checks.
Users assigned to the Security Group AP Payer
Launch System Setup > Security Maintenance > Service Security Maintenance
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Uncheck Allow Access to All Groups/Users
Move the AP Payer Group to Selected Groups/Users and Save
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Setup a User in the AP User Security Group.
This User will have the ability to create AP Payments but not process/print them.
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