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...