Purchase Ledger Manager

Accounts Payable Manager
Location: Derbyshire (Hybrid working)
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 (DOE)

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional ready to step into a leadership role?
Do you enjoy improving processes and developing high-performing teams?

We are recruiting for an Accounts Payable Manager to join a growing organisation based in Derbyshire. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the AP function within a busy finance team and play a key role in ensuring efficient, accurate and well-controlled processes.

This role offers a mix of operational oversight and team leadership, ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on while also driving improvements.

The Role
As Accounts Payable Manager, you will oversee the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and on time.

You’ll manage and support a small AP team, helping to maintain high standards while identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen controls.

You’ll work closely with the wider finance function, supporting month-end processes and ensuring trade liabilities are managed effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable processes
• Manage supplier payments and weekly payment runs
• Lead, support and develop an AP team
• Ensure accurate processing of invoices and purchase orders
• Resolve supplier queries efficiently
• Monitor trade creditors and maintain strong financial controls
• Support system and process improvements to enhance efficiency
• Assist with month-end reporting and reconciliations

About You

• Previous experience managing or supervising an AP / Purchase Ledger team
• Strong understanding of end-to-end accounts payable processes
• Organised, proactive and solutions-focused
• Confident working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with finance systems (training provided where required)

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Payable Manager looking to take ownership of a function within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

Apply today or contact Harry at Blusource Recruitment on 0115 981 6075 for more information.