Group Accounts Payable Manager na Lanes Group

Group Accounts Payable Manager

Join the Team That Keeps the Nation Flowing!

At Lanes Group, we’re proud to be the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater services. Since 1992, we’ve been helping keep the country’s water systems running smoothly — and we’re growing fast, thanks to our incredible team of over 4,000 people and our cutting-edge fleet and equipment.

We are seeking a highly professional and experienced Group Accounts Payable Manager to lead and oversee the accounts payable function. This pivotal role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of all AP processes, while maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

The Role at a Glance

Location: Element House, Ring Road, Lower Wortley, Leeds, LS12 6AB

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Up to £60,000

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and manage a team of ~20 in Group Accounts Payable, ensuring timely and accurate invoice and payment processing.
• Oversee AP operations across multiple entities and ERP systems, driving consistency and scalability.
• Implement and maintain robust AP policies, controls, and compliance with audit and regulatory standards.
• Manage supplier relationships, including onboarding, payment terms, and dispute resolution.
• Drive automation and improvements to enhance efficiency and support month/year-end close processes.
• Develop team capability and present AP performance insights to senior leadership.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in a managerial accounts payable role within a corporate or large-scale business environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and AP practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is desirable but not essential
• Further qualifications are also desirable but not essential
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel.
• A strategic mindset and excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional communication style and stakeholder management capabilities.

What You’ll Get in Return

We believe in looking after our people. Here’s what you can expect:

• 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Free onsite parking
• A supportive team and a company that’s always moving forward

If this sounds like the kind of place you’d thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers. 

Lanes - https://www.lanesgroup.com/#our_group 

Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/ 

SUS  - https://sus.co.uk/ 

Clearflow -https://www.clearflowltd.com/ 

AQS - https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/ 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community. 

Strictly no agencies please