Accounts Payable Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to join a growing and fast-paced organisation based in Runcorn. Salary: up to £38,000 Hours: 40 hrs per week Mon - Fri Office based 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. 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 ..... full job details .....