Accounts Payable Manager
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- England,North West,Cumbria,Carlisle
- Full Time, Permanent
- £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Description:
An established and highly regarded organisation in Carlisle is seeking to appoint an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee its supplier payments function and lead a small team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts payable professional who enjoys improving processes, supporting colleagues, and ensuring the smooth running of a busy finance operation.
The Role
As Accounts Payable Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the accounts payable function, ensuring invoices and payments are processed efficiently and accurately while maintaining strong financial controls.
You will also play a key role in developing the team and supporting the wider finance department with reporting and month-end activities.
Responsibilities will include:
*Leading and supporting a small accounts payable team
*Ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time
*Monitoring and improving accounts payable procedures and internal controls
*Liaising with internal departments to resolve invoice queries or discrepancies
*Producing accounts payable reports and analysis for senior finance colleagues
*Supporting the month-end and year-end finance processes
*Contributing to continuous improvement within the finance function
*Coaching and developing team members
About you
The successful candidate will bring solid accounts payable experience along with the ability to organise workloads, manage priorities and support colleagues effectively.
You will likely have:
*Experience in an Accounts Payable Supervisor or Manager role
*Strong understanding of purchase ledger processes and financial controls
*Experience managing or mentoring a small team
*Good working knowledge of accounting systems and finance software
*Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
*Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business
Salary & Benefits:*Salary in the region of £35,000 - £40,000
*Hybrid working - 3 days office / 2 WFH
*25 days holiday plus bank holidays
*Free on-site parking
*Various other health and well being offerings
*Opportunity to join a large, well-established organisation
*A stable role within a supportive finance team
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts payable professional who enjoys improving processes, supporting colleagues, and ensuring the smooth running of a busy finance operation.
The Role
As Accounts Payable Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the accounts payable function, ensuring invoices and payments are processed efficiently and accurately while maintaining strong financial controls.
You will also play a key role in developing the team and supporting the wider finance department with reporting and month-end activities.
Responsibilities will include:
*Leading and supporting a small accounts payable team
*Ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time
*Monitoring and improving accounts payable procedures and internal controls
*Liaising with internal departments to resolve invoice queries or discrepancies
*Producing accounts payable reports and analysis for senior finance colleagues
*Supporting the month-end and year-end finance processes
*Contributing to continuous improvement within the finance function
*Coaching and developing team members
About you
The successful candidate will bring solid accounts payable experience along with the ability to organise workloads, manage priorities and support colleagues effectively.
You will likely have:
*Experience in an Accounts Payable Supervisor or Manager role
*Strong understanding of purchase ledger processes and financial controls
*Experience managing or mentoring a small team
*Good working knowledge of accounting systems and finance software
*Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
*Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business
Salary & Benefits:*Salary in the region of £35,000 - £40,000
*Hybrid working - 3 days office / 2 WFH
*25 days holiday plus bank holidays
*Free on-site parking
*Various other health and well being offerings
*Opportunity to join a large, well-established organisation
*A stable role within a supportive finance team
Job number 3557205
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Company Details:
Heidi Wright Recruitment Limited
Company size: 1–4 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
We are an independent recruitment business, specialising in accountancy appointments throughout Cumbria and Dumfriesshire. Dedicated to delivering an ...