Accounts Payable Manager

Posted:	14/07/26
Recruiter:	Axon Moore
Reference:	3138973101
Type:	Permanent
Salary:	£40,000 - £45,000 Annual
Location:	Yorkshire and the Humber
Description:	Accounts Payable Manager Barnsley Hybrid Working Axon Moore is partnering with a leading engineering business in Barnsley to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially secure organisation that forms part of a larger international group. Leading a small, established team, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the purchase ledger department. This role is centred around people leadership, process oversight, automation and driving high standards across the function. You'll enjoy coaching and developing your team, improving ways of working and building strong relationships across the business. Whilst this is predominantly a management role, you'll also be happy to get involved operationally when required to support the team and ensure deadlines are met. Responsibilities: Manage and develop the Accounts Payable team, providing day-to-day guidance and support. Ensure supplier invoices, payment runs and reconciliations are completed accurately and within agreed timescales. Monitor workloads, allocate tasks and maintain service levels across the department. Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and efficiencies. Resolve escalated supplier and internal stakeholder queries. Produce reporting and KPI information for the finance leadership team. Support month-end activities and ensure financial controls are adhered to. Work closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business to deliver an effective service. Provide hands-on support with processing when required during peak periods. About You We're looking for someone who combines strong technical Accounts Payable knowledge with proven leadership experience. You'll ideally have: Previous experience managing or supervising an Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger function. The ability to lead, motivate and develop a high-performing team. A solid understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes. A collaborative approach and the confidence to build relationships across the business. Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem solving. Good Excel and finance systems experience. A willingness to support the team operationally when needed. Key Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid working The opportunity to lead a key finance function within a growing business. A supportive, friendly and collaborative working environment Long-term career prospects within a stable and successful international group. If you're looking for a leadership role where you can make a genuine impact while remaining close to the day-to-day operation, we'd love to hear from you. INDFIN
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