An established and highly regarded organisation in Carlisle is seeking to appoint an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee its supplier payments function and lead a small team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts payable professional who enjoys improving processes, supporting colleagues, and ensuring the smooth running of a busy finance operation. With the added flexibility of home working 2 days per week, if desired.

The Role

As Accounts Payable Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the accounts payable function, ensuring invoices and payments are processed efficiently and accurately while maintaining strong financial controls.

You will also play a key role in developing the team and supporting the wider finance department with reporting and month-end activities.

Responsibilities will include:

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Leading and supporting a small accounts payable team

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Ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time

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Monitoring and improving accounts payable procedures and internal controls

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Liaising with internal departments to resolve invoice queries or discrepancies

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Producing accounts payable reports and analysis for senior finance colleagues

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Supporting the month-end and year-end finance processes

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Contributing to continuous improvement within the finance function ...