Accounts Payable Lead: Purchase Ledger & ERP Transformation

Lowe Rental; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe Rental, a leading supplier of refrigeration and catering equipment, is seeking a Purchase Ledger Manager to lead the Accounts Payable function and manage a team. This role supports cash management and supplier relationships during an ERP rollout.

Reporting to the Financial Operations Director, you will ensure accurate invoicing, timely payments, and robust internal controls across geographies. Strong leadership and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of end-to-end AP ownership for a complex group.
• Advanced MS Excel capability with proven data management and analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Able to prioritise and manage a varied workload whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience of process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams across multiple geographies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchase ledger process.
• Ensure all supplier invoices are accurately coded, authorised, and posted.
• Oversee supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain accurate supplier master data and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Monitor invoice approval workflows and drive timely processing.
• Lead, develop, and motivate the purchase ledger team.
• Set performance objectives and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Provide training and support to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to procedures.
• Allocate workload effectively to meet departmental deadlines.
• Prepare and review weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Ensure suppliers are paid in accordance with agreed payment terms.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting by providing accurate creditor information.
• Identify opportunities to optimise working capital and improve payment processes.
• Maintain strong internal controls over the accounts payable function.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and audit requirements.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist external and internal auditors with information requests.

Skills

AP ownership

Excel data analysis

Attention to detail

Workload management

Organisation & problem solving

Stakeholder management

Accuracy

Process improvement

Cross-geography teams

Job description

Lowe Rental, a leading supplier of refrigeration and catering equipment, is seeking a Purchase Ledger Manager to lead the Accounts Payable function and manage a team. This role supports cash management and supplier relationships during an ERP rollout.

Reporting to the Financial Operations Director, you will ensure accurate invoicing, timely payments, and robust internal controls across geographies. Strong leadership and Excel skills are essential.