Accounts Payable Manager

Michael Page (UK); Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Accounts Payable Manager to join their dynamic Finance Team in Lichfield. This full-time, hybrid role offers the opportunity to lead improvements in a new purchase to pay system while managing a variety of financial tasks. With a commitment to employee development, the company provides a supportive environment, competitive benefits, and a chance to be part of a rapidly growing organization. If you have a passion for finance and a drive for excellence, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Non-contributory private health care

Generous contributory pension scheme

Life insurance at three times salary

Employee assistance programme

Staff purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in purchase ledger and cash book.
• Experience with payroll and supervisory roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily tasks and drive improvements in the purchase to pay system.
• Process high volume of purchase invoices and resolve queries.

Skills

Purchase Ledger Management

Cash Book Management

Payroll Experience

Problem Resolution

Education

GCSE Maths Grade A*-C

GCSE English Grade A*-C

Tools

Sage 50

QuickBooks

ERP Systems

Job description

• Accounts Payable Manager required on a permanent basis.
• Hybrid working role based in Lichfield.

About Our Client

The market leaders in their sector, they have doubled in size over the last 10 years, and have invested £35 million in a brand new, state of the art, manufacturing hub, opening in 2025. Recently accredited as 'Very Good to Work for' by employee engagement specialists, Best Companies, they are looking for a highly skilled Purchase Ledger Manager to join their fabulous Finance Team and be a part of our ongoing success.

Job Description

1. Co-ordinate day to day tasks within the team
2. Help drive improvements in our new purchase to pay system
3. Month and year end procedures
4. Support with annual audit
5. Management reporting as required
6. Accurately process a high volume of purchase invoices
7. Pro-actively resolve invoice and payment queries
8. Code direct purchase ledger invoices
9. Reconcile account balances
10. Cover for payroll where required
11. Manage a variety of payment requests and queries
12. Ensure payments are made correctly in multiple currencies
13. Reconcile bank accounts
14. Process company expenses and credit cards

The Successful Applicant

A successful Accounts Payable Manager should have:

1. A minimum of 3 years purchase ledger and cash book experience
2. Payroll experience
3. Sage 50, QuickBooks and ERP system experience advantageous
4. Management or supervisory experience advantageous
5. GCSE Maths and English Grade A*-C

What's on Offer

1. A varied and challenging role with a financially stable market leader
2. A full-time permanent contract of employment
3. Company training programme to develop key skills
4. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
5. Non-contributory private health care and critical illness cover
6. Generous contributory pension scheme
7. Life insurance at three times salary
8. Employee assistance programme
9. Staff purchase scheme - take products home free of charge

We encourage all eligible candidates to apply for this unique opportunity to develop a rewarding career as an Accounts Payable Manager in Lichfield.