to lead the accurate and efficient processing and payment of invoices across the Group, ensuring full compliance with Group policies, Financial Regulations, and audit recommendations. You will implement and maintain effective POP and payment processes, provide clear leadership to foster teamwork, accountability, and integrity, and promote consistency in financial procedures. Working collaboratively with the wider management team, you'll help deliver a seamless, value-for-money service while driving continuous improvement through innovative and effective financial practices.
The successful post holder will be required to work from our St Helens office one day per week.
What You'll Be Doing:
Develop, maintain, and improve systems to ensure an accurate, efficient, and compliant payments service.
Oversee all aspects of the payment process, ensuring robust controls, timely processing, and adherence to financial regulations.
Manage invoice processing, supplier liaison, and payment runs, including cheque and BACS transactions.
Maintain effective record-keeping, reporting, and reconciliation of supplier accounts.
Review and enhance processes and systems to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service quality.
Lead and support the Accounts Payable Team, overseeing performance, development, and day-to-day operations.
Provide regular performance data and reports to the Finance Management Team.
Promote best practice, ensure compliance with Group policies, and contribute flexibly to all section activities.
Liaise with other sections to advise on transactional matters
Communicate with Suppliers and Contractors about ordering and invoicing procedures
What We're Looking For:
Significant experience in supervising purchase ledger functions
Experience of leading and managing a team in a large and complex organisation/function
A successful track record of achievement at a supervisory level in shaping and implementing systems & procedures in a complex organisation.
Evidence of co-ordinating and demonstrating the importance of value for money in everyday operations
Demonstrates a commitment to E&D in the workplace and in the delivery of services to customers and the community.
Evidence of co-ordinating and demonstrating the importance of value for money in everyday operations
Interview Process:
Candidates will undergo in-person interviews, consisting of competency-based questions. Interviews will take place w/c 10th November
Additional Information:
Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
Right to work verification
Qualification certificate check
2x Completed references
OH Health Questionnaire - Fit For Work
DBS check (if required for role)
Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C's
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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