Accounts Payable Manager

Kenton Finance; New Boston; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services firm in the UK is seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Manager to lead their AP function. The role involves overseeing the AP team, maintaining controls, managing high-volume payment runs, and resolving supplier issues. Candidates should hold AAT qualifications or equivalent experience and possess a solid background in AP processes. This position offers a salary of £37,000 to £40,000 along with 33 days of leave and the option to work from home one day a week after training.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Company pension

1 day a week working from home

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading an AP team in a high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes and controls.
• Confident handling high-volume invoice processing and resolving supplier issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day Accounts Payable function.
• Oversee AP team workload, coaching, and performance.
• Maintain strong AP controls around PO matching, approvals and supplier onboarding.
• Manage weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Resolve supplier queries promptly and professionally.
• Support month-end with accurate AP data and reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, simplify workflows and strengthen controls.

Skills

Leading AP team

End-to-end AP processes

High-volume invoice processing

Supplier issue resolution

Education

AAT qualified or part-qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

The Opportunity

Kenton Black Finance are currently recruiting for a full-time and permanent Accounts Payable Manager on behalf of a business that is based in the Newton-le-Willows area. A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible. This company has a turnover of circa 300 million pounds, and has been operating for over 30 years. Our client is looking for a technically strong, organised and hands‑on Accounts Payable Manager to lead their AP team and run a clean, accurate and well‑controlled purchase ledger in a high‑volume, multi‑site environment. There is the option to work from home 1 day a week once you’re fully trained.

Salary and Benefits

• A salary of £37,000
• £40,000
• 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Company pension
• 1 day a week working from home

Your New Role as the Accounts Payable Manager

• Lead and manage the day‑to‑day Accounts Payable function
• Oversee AP team workload, coaching, and performance
• Maintain strong AP controls around PO matching, approvals and supplier onboarding
• Manage weekly and monthly payment runs
• Resolve supplier queries promptly and professionally
• Review and reconcile supplier statements, aged creditors, GRNI and AP control accounts
• Support month‑end with accurate AP data and reconciliations
• Help roll out and adopt AP automation / workflow tools (e.g., invoice capture, new PO system)
• Assist with integrating new acquisitions into AP processes
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, simplify workflows and strengthen controls
• Build strong relationships with finance, operations and purchasing teams

Experience and Skills Required to Apply

• AAT qualified or part-qualified or equivalent experience
• Proven experience leading an AP team in a high-volume environment (ESSENTIAL)
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end AP processes and controls (ESSENTIAL)
• Confident handling high-volume invoice processing and resolving supplier issues (ESSENTIAL)