Accounts Payable Manager in Carlisle - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Our client is a high regarding Group business based in Carlisle; they have created a role for an Accounts Payable Manager to take full ownership of the purchase ledger across their main UK entities. This is a newly created, high-impact position at the heart of their finance team, reporting to the UK Finance Manager and leading two Accounts Assistants responsible for transactional processing.
This is a hands-on leadership role. In the early months, you'll be expected to stabilise the ledger, embed structure, and introduce improved ways of working. Once strong foundations are established, your focus will shift toward maintaining high standards, enhancing controls, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the business benefits from a well-controlled, KPI-led Accounts Payable function.
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full end-to-end purchase ledger
• Ensure invoices are processed accurately and supplier payments are made on time
• Maintain a clean, reconciled ledger with timely resolution of queries
• Strengthen AP controls, workflows, and KPIs
• Support audit requirements and drive process improvements
• Provide clear creditor reporting and manage supplier relationships
• Lead, support and develop the transactional finance team

What you'll need to succeed;

• Ideally AAT qualified or working towards
• Strong experience managing / supervising a purchase ledger / AP function
• Proven ability to turn around an underperforming ledger
• Experience leading or supervising transactional finance teams
• Solid understanding of AP controls, processes, and systems
• High attention to detail and the ability to work at pace
• Confident communicator with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Keen eye for continuous improvements / efficiency

Salary / Benefits offered;

• Competitive annual salary £35,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience
• 33 days annual leave including banks
• Full time hybrid role, 3 days office-based, 2 days WFH
• Company pension scheme
• Experienced supportive team with development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Health and well-being benefits

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