Accounts Payable Manager — Lead High-Volume AP, 1-Day WFH

Kenton Black; Newton-le-Willows; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance firm in Newton-le-Willows is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Manager to lead their AP team in a dynamic environment. The role offers a salary between £37,000 and £40,000, with 33 days of annual leave and the flexibility to work from home one day a week. Ideal candidates will have substantial AP management experience, strong technical skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement. You will manage payment runs and enforce strong controls within an expanding company environment.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Company pension

1 day working from home

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading an AP team in a high-volume environment is essential.
• Confident in handling high-volume invoice processing and resolving supplier issues.
• Good ERP/accounting system experience and strong Excel skills are necessary.

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 and approvals.
• Manage weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Resolve supplier queries promptly and professionally.

Skills

AAT qualified or part-qualified

End-to-end AP processes

Invoice processing

AP automation tools

ERP/accounting system knowledge

Excel (lookups, pivots)

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Proactive and process-driven

Job description

A growing finance firm in Newton-le-Willows is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Manager to lead their AP team in a dynamic environment. The role offers a salary between £37,000 and £40,000, with 33 days of annual leave and the flexibility to work from home one day a week. Ideal candidates will have substantial AP management experience, strong technical skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement. You will manage payment runs and enforce strong controls within an expanding company environment.