𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿

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Rachel Porteous

Associate Director
Transactional & Part Qualified

Rachel Porteous
  • Location: Leeds
  • Salary: £38K
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Job Role: Full Time
  • Posted: 06 November 2026
Applications end: 06 December 2026

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿

No team to manage, no hiding behind processes – just full ownership of a busy AP function.

Not every Accounts Payable Manager wants to spend their days managing people, some would rather get on with the job. Own the ledger, fix the problems, improve the processes, and make sure suppliers get paid.

If that sounds like you, this could be worth a conversation.

This is a standalone position, so you’ll need to be comfortable rolling your sleeves up and taking responsibility for the whole thing.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴:

• Taking ownership of the purchase order process, working with budget holders to resolve discrepancies and improve compliance.
• Preparing and executing monthly supplier payment runs, ensuring payments are accurate and made on time.
• Acting as the main point of contact for supplier queries, invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
• Managing supplier statement reconciliations and maintaining accurate AP ledger records.
• Performing regular bank reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies.
• Overseeing company credit cards, including resolving queries and ensuring policies are followed.
• Setting up new suppliers and verifying bank details and other key information.
• Preparing statutory payment practices reporting and monitoring payment performance.
• Supporting month-end activities, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and introduce automation.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable Manager or senior AP position.
• Experience handling high invoice volumes and managing the full AP cycle.
• A strong understanding of purchase order processes, supplier payments and reconciliations.
• The confidence to challenge internal stakeholders when processes aren’t being followed.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage your own workload.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂?

• An annual salary of c£38k
• 25 days annual leave + BH’s
• The opportunity to be part of a growing business
• On site gym and parking

𝗔 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴:

There are no direct reports, so you won’t be managing a team, sitting in endless meetings or delegating the actual work to someone else.

You’ll be the person responsible for making sure the AP function runs properly.

And, when something isn’t working, you’ll have the opportunity to change it.

So, if you’re an experienced AP professional who enjoys being hands-on, likes having ownership and doesn’t need someone telling them what to do every five minutes, this could be a very good fit.

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