Accounts Payable Lead
Location: Knutsford
Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 DOE
Working Pattern: Office-based with 1 day working from home following successful completion of probation
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to oversee the day-to-day control of the purchase ledger function across two group entities. This is a hands-on role suited to a proactive finance professional who enjoys ownership, supplier relationship management, and maintaining strong financial controls within a fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, payment planning, and supporting wider finance operations. The role may also include oversight and support of a junior team member within the Accounts Payable function.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the smooth running and control of the purchase ledger across multiple entities
- Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve outstanding queries
- Review aged creditors, ensuring debit balances are investigated, reconciled, and cleared
- Ensure invoices and payments are accurately matched and processed promptly
- Support and oversee invoice processing activities, including 3-way matching procedures
- Open and maintain supplier accounts on Sage, including verification of supplier bank details
- Work closely with Treasury regarding supplier payment planning and cashflow scheduling
- Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve invoice queries, obtain approvals, and ensure purchase orders are raised correctly
- Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with company procedures
- Assist with process improvements within the Accounts Payable function
- Support and guide junior members of the team where required
- Manage multi-currency ledgers including GBP, USD, and EUR
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience within an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, or AP Lead/Supervisory role
- Strong reconciliation experience including supplier statements and aged creditors
- Experience working within a multi-currency environment
- Knowledge of Sage or similar finance systems
- Understanding of 3-way matching processes
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships internally and externally
- Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines in a busy finance environment
- Supervisory or mentoring experience would be advantageous
What’s on Offer
- Salary of £32,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
- Opportunity to take ownership of the Accounts Payable function
- Collaborative and supportive finance team
- Hybrid flexibility with 1 day working from home after probation
- Long-term development opportunities within a growing business
INDWAR
Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
