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Purchase Ledger Manager

Location
Manchester
Salary
£40,000 to £45,000
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
20 Feb 2026
Axon Moore is delighted to be partnering with a high-growth, market-leading organisation to recruit an Accounts Payable Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and develop a team of five while taking full ownership of the end to end Accounts Payable function.

As well as overseeing the day to day operations, you will look at ways to improve processes and make things run more efficiently. This role works closely with teams across the business, so strong communication is key.

Location: Stockport + Hybrid

Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 + Benefits

Main duties:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of five, setting objectives and managing workloads
  • Oversee end-to-end processing of invoices and employee expenses
  • Ensure compliance with company policies & VAT regulations
  • Resolve complex invoice, payment, or supplier issues
  • Maintain accurate supplier records, including new vendor setup
  • Identify process improvements and opportunities for automation / system implimentation
  • Act as escalation point for supplier issues
  • Prepare AP reports, manage month-end close, accruals, reconciliations, and assist with cashflow forecasting
Person specification:
  • Proven experience managing Accounts Payable teams in medium to large organisations
  • Strong knowledge of invoice processing, payment cycles, VAT rules, and financial controls
  • Experience with accounting/ERP systems
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
  • Experienced in improving processes / ideally with experience supporting system implementation
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Details

  • Job Reference: 2626608903-2
  • Date Posted: 20 February 2026
  • Recruiter: Axon Moore
    Axon Moore
  • Location: Manchester
  • Salary: £40,000 to £45,000
  • Sector: Accounting
  • Job Type: Permanent