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Allied Bakeries, owned by Associated British Foods (ABF), is a diversified international food, ingredients, and retail group with sales of £13.9bn and 128,000 employees across 53 countries. Our brands include household names like Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Silver Spoon, Kingsmill, Allinson’s, Bürgen, and Sunblest.
We are passionate about our business and committed to safety and inclusivity. Our Grocery Service Centre near Liverpool supports multiple ABF companies, delivering shared services such as Customer Services, Finance, Payroll, HR, and IS.
If you’re looking to join a passionate business that values its people, we’d love to hear from you.
Overview of Role
Location: Liverpool
This permanent, hybrid role supports the AP Manager and team, ensuring timely invoice processing and compliance with the Prompt Payment Code. Salary: £35,000+ depending on experience.
Key Accountabilities
1. Manage a team of Accounts Payable Advisors and Credit Card Advisors, overseeing workload, attendance, reporting, and KPIs.
2. Resolve supplier account queries promptly.
3. Ensure timely processing and reconciliation of invoices, credit notes, and debit notes.
4. Manage overdue invoices and VAT treatment.
5. Liaise with Master Data for supplier account control.
6. Support P2P processes across the business.
7. Handle reporting and analysis for Accounts Payable and Corporate Card areas.
8. Manage Corporate Card spend and compliance.
9. Champion continuous improvement initiatives.
10. Oversee payment runs, performance, and team development, including coaching and training.
The Right Person
Essential
* Significant leadership experience in a large Accounts Payable team.
* Knowledge of ERP systems and P2P processes (e.g., SAP, Oracle, D365).
* Exceptional communication skills.
* Intermediate Excel skills.
Advantageous
* Experience with invoice processing technology (OCR/auto capture).
Additional Details
* Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
* Employment Type: Full-time
* Job Function: Management
* Industry: Food & Beverage
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