Accounts Payable Manager

Allied Bakeries | part of Associated British Foods plc; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package including

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free Onsite Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Pension Scheme

Onsite Shop

Eyecare Vouchers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Loyal Service Awards

Employee Referral Scheme

Discounts on groceries, holidays and更多

Job summary

Allied Bakeries, part of Associated British Foods, invites an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead AP teams from its Liverpool-based Shared Service Centre. You will oversee supplier payments, ensure accuracy, control and timely processing while driving continuous improvements in AP processes.

You will report to the Group AP Manager and partner with stakeholders to resolve issues, maintain controls, and support wider process enhancements.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing an Accounts Payable team, ideally in shared services or high-volume environments.
• Expert knowledge of AP activities: purchase orders, three-way matching, non-PO invoices, supplier queries, payment runs, international and BACS processing.
• Proven ability to improve team performance via KPI management, problem solving, process standardisation and continuous improvement.
• People leadership: coaching, objective setting, colleague development and fair performance management.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of assigned AP teams and processes.
• Manage workloads, priorities, service levels and deadlines.
• Monitor KPIs and improve productivity, accuracy, query resolution and on-time payments.
• Resolve complex supplier and stakeholder queries, acting as the first management escalation point and escalate material risks when required.
• Coach and develop colleagues through clear objectives, feedback and regular one-to-ones, managing attendance and performance fairly and consistently.
• Use performance data, colleague feedback and root-cause analysis to standardise processes and deliver measurable improvements.
• Maintain accurate procedures, controls documentation and audit evidence.
• Support business change, training and consistent ways of working across AP.
• Ensure compliance with data protection, prompt payment, fraud-prevention requirements and the ABF Financial Control Framework.

Skills

AP management

People leadership

KPI management

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Onboarding

ERP tools

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees in 56 countries. It has significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. Our sister companies in ABF UK Grocery produce products under many market-leading household brands, including Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon & Silver Spoon.

We are proud of our brands: we make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson’s and Sunblest. You’ll know us best through our white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, and our delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and other bakery products.

The success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team. We are incredibly passionate about our business, but it isn’t for the faint-hearted – it’s pacey and demanding so our people need to have a positive attitude and to want to work inclusively. We take massive pride in what we do, not least in how colleagues based in our bakeries and depots have one of the best safety performance records in the industry.

Our Grocery Service Centre, based near Liverpool, is a hub for transactional activity across multiple ABF companies within the ABF Grocery division. Supporting some of our well-known brands such as Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita and Silver Spoon, amongst others. We deliver Shared Service activities across a wide range of disciplines including Customer Services, Consumer Care, Finance, Payroll, HR and IS.

If you’re looking to join a business that is passionate, encourages you to be the best you can be, and values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Overview Of Role

Location: Liverpool, Merseyside

Salary: £45,000pa - £50,000pa

Hybrid Working: On average 2 days in the office per week (subject to business requirements)

Permanent

We’re looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead assigned teams and processes within ABF.

Reporting to the Group Accounts Payable Manager, you’ll ensure an accurate, efficient and responsive supplier payment service. You’ll oversee daily operations, develop colleagues, manage service performance and improve AP processes. Working with the Group Accounts Payable Manager and key stakeholders, you’ll resolve issues, maintain strong controls and support wider purchase-to-pay improvements.

Why Join Us

Here’s what you’ll get:

• Competitive Benefits Package including:
• Competitive Salary
• Generous Leave – 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free Onsite Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Onsite Shop
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Loyal Service Awards
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Discounts on groceries, holidays and more.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of assigned AP teams and processes.
• Manage workloads, priorities, service levels and deadlines.
• Monitor KPIs and improve productivity, accuracy, query resolution and on-time payments.
• Resolve complex supplier and stakeholder queries, acting as the first management escalation point and escalating material risks when required.
• Coach and develop colleagues through clear objectives, feedback and regular one-to-ones, managing attendance and performance fairly and consistently.
• Use performance data, colleague feedback and root-cause analysis to standardise processes and deliver measurable improvements.
• Maintain accurate procedures, controls documentation and audit evidence.
• Support business change, training and consistent ways of working across AP.
• Ensure compliance with data protection, prompt payment, fraud-prevention requirements and the ABF Financial Control Framework.

The Right Person

• Relevant experience of managing an Accounts Payable team and ideally within shared services or a multi business high-volume environment.
• Expert knowledge of core AP activities, including purchase orders, three-way matching, non-PO invoices, supplier queries, payment runs, international and BACS processing.
• Demonstrable experience of improving team performance through KPI management, problem solving, process standardisation and continuous improvement.
• People leadership skills, including coaching, objective setting, colleague development and fair performance management.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and use data to support decisions.
• Experience of ERP, workflow and reporting tools used within Accounts Payable; confidence in supporting system or process change.
• Familiarity with onboarding or transitioning work are desirable.