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. 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)