An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to join a growing and fast-paced organisation based in Runcorn.

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

This is a standalone role with significant responsibility and ownership of the accounts payable, purchase ledger and cost control function. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the ledger, while working closely with operational, commercial, purchasing and Quantity Surveying teams.

This is much more than a traditional Accounts Payable position. The successful candidate will bring strong transactional finance experience, commercial awareness and a hands-on approach to managing supplier accounts, resolving queries and maintaining robust financial controls.

You will also have an important role in supporting ERP development, data cleansing and system implementation, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both operational finance and business improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the accounts payable and purchase ledger, ensuring accurate and timely processing of cost of sales, agency invoices, supplier invoices and subcontractor applications.
• Maintain a clean and accurate creditors ledger, ensuring suppliers are paid correctly and on time.
• Oversee robust 3-way matching between Purchase Orders, Goods Received Notes and invoices.
• Act as the key escalation point for complex supplier queries and discrepancies.
• Work closely with operational, purchasing and Quantity Surveying teams to investigate and resolve invoice and supplier queries.
• Review GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) reports and work with internal teams to resolve aged items.
• Complete regular supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Take responsibility for Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) compliance, ensuring accurate subcontractor deductions and reporting to HMRC.
• Manage the tracking and release of subcontractor retentions.
• Prepare and validate weekly/monthly payment runs, ensuring payments are aligned with cash-flow requirements.
• Support effective working capital and cash management.
• Act as a key user and subject matter expert for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Support data cleansing, supplier migration and wider ERP transformation projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and efficiency across the finance function.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.