Group Accounts Payable Manager

LanesGgroup; Leeds; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water service provider in Leeds is seeking a Group Accounts Payable Manager to oversee a team of approximately 20, ensuring efficient processing of invoices and maintaining supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have strong managerial experience and proficiency in ERP systems. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £60,000 and a supportive working environment with various benefits including 24 days of holiday.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance and death-in-service benefits

Free onsite parking

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a managerial accounts payable role within a corporate or large-scale business environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of approximately 20 in Accounts Payable.
• Implement and maintain robust AP policies and compliance.
• Drive automation and improvements to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Managerial accounts payable experience

Knowledge of accounting principles

Proficiency in ERP systems

Strong organizational skills

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Group Accounts Payable Manager

Join the Team That Keeps the Nation Flowing!

At Lanes Group, we're proud to be the UK's largest independent provider of water and wastewater services. Since 1992, we've been helping keep the country's water systems running smoothly - and we're growing fast, thanks to our incredible team of over 4,000 people and our cutting-edge fleet and equipment.

We are seeking a highly professional and experienced Group Accounts Payable Manager to lead and oversee the accounts payable function. This pivotal role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of all AP processes, while maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

The Role at a Glance

• Location: Element House, Ring Road, Lower Wortley, Leeds, LS12 6AB
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: Up to £60,000

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage a team of ~20 in Group Accounts Payable, ensuring timely and accurate invoice and payment processing.
• Oversee AP operations across multiple entities and ERP systems, driving consistency and scalability.
• Implement and maintain robust AP policies, controls, and compliance with audit and regulatory standards.
• Manage supplier relationships, including onboarding, payment terms, and dispute resolution.
• Drive automation and improvements to enhance efficiency and support month/year-end close processes.
• Develop team capability and present AP performance insights to senior leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in a managerial accounts payable role within a corporate or large-scale business environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AP practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is desirable but not essential
• Further qualifications are also desirable but not essential
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel.
• A strategic mindset and excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional communication style and stakeholder management capabilities.

What You'll Get in Return

• 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Free onsite parking
• A supportive team and a company that's always moving forward

If this sounds like the kind of place you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you!

The Lanes Group plc comprises a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.

Lanes – https://www.lanesgroup.com/#our_group

Lanes I – https://lanes-infra.com/

SUS – https://sus.co.uk/

Clearflow – https://www.clearflowltd.com/

AQS – https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.

Strictly no agencies please