Accounts Payable Manager
North Liverpool
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days from home)
Benefits:
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Option to buy up to 3 additional days of annual leave
Hybrid working for better work-life balance
Supportive, growing team environment
About the Role:
Adaptable Recruitment is working in partnership with a successful business based in North Liverpool to recruit a Accounts Payable Manager. This is a key leadership role within the finance team, responsible for overseeing the end-to-end P2P process and leading a team of Accounts Payable Clerks
You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring a smooth and efficient payments function while identifying and implementing process improvements. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a blend of operational oversight and hands-on involvement, particularly with Accounts Payable.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and support a team responsible for payments, supplier management, and customer refunds
Manage and improve end-to-end procurement and payment workflows, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Oversee invoice approvals, purchase orders, and supplier reconciliations
Ensure timely and accurate processing of all payments, including customer-related refunds
Be hands-on with AP processing during busy periods, including invoice posting and payment runs
Maintain strong internal controls and regularly review policies and procedures for efficiency
Monitor KPIs and produce clear, actionable reporting for senior stakeholders
Coach and develop team members, conduct regular 1:1s, and drive a culture of continuous improvement
Collaborate across departments to resolve queries, enhance supplier relationships, and streamline operations
Identify automation opportunities and support the implementation of new finance technologies
Support wider finance and audit processes, including reporting and regulatory compliance
What We're Looking For:
Proven experience managing and motivating finance teams, ideally within a P2P or AP environment
Strong understanding of AP and financial control processes
Hands-on and proactive approach to finance operations and problem-solving
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
Comfortable leading change, improving systems, and introducing automation
Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with finance systems (Sage X3 desirable)
Clear communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels
If you're a natural leader with a strong grasp of P2P processes and a hands-on mindset, this is a great opportunity to step into a key role in a flexible, forward-thinking business.
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