Accounts Payable Manager

Our client is a high regarding Group business based in Carlisle; they have created a role for an Accounts Payable Manager to take full ownership of the purchase ledger across their main UK entities. This is a newly created, high-impact position at the heart of their finance team, reporting to the UK Finance Manager and leading two Accounts Assistants responsible for transactional processing.Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.This is a hands-on leadership role. In the early months, you'll be expected to stabilise the ledger, embed structure, and introduce improved ways of working. Once strong foundations are established, your focus will shift toward maintaining high standards, enhancing controls, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the business benefits from a well-controlled, KPI-led Accounts Payable function.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee the full end-to-end purchase ledgerEnsure invoices are processed accurately and supplier payments are made on timeMaintain a clean, reconciled ledger with timely resolution of queriesStrengthen AP controls, workflows, and KPIsSupport audit requirements and drive process improvementsProvide clear creditor reporting and manage supplier relationshipsLead, support and develop the transactional finance teamWhat you'll need to succeed;Ideally AAT qualified or working towardsStrong experience managing / supervising a purchase ledger / AP functionProven ability to turn around an underperforming ledgerExperience leading or supervising transactional finance teamsSolid understanding of AP controls, processes, and systemsHigh attention to detail and the ability to work at paceConfident communicator with suppliers and internal stakeholdersKeen eye for continuous improvements / efficiencySalary / Benefits offered;Competitive annual salary 35,000 - 40,000 dependent on experience33 days annual leave including banksFull time hybrid role, 3 days office-based, 2 days WFHCompany pension schemeExperienced supportive team with development opportunitiesFree on-site parkingHealth and well-being benefitsWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. xjdpvnf Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at .uk

Created: 2026-04-04