Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees in 56 countries. It has significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. Our sister companies in ABF UK Grocery produce products under many market-leading household brands, including Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon & Silver Spoon.
We are proud of our brands: we make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson’s and Sunblest. You’ll know us best through our white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, and our delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and other bakery products.
The success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team. We are incredibly passionate about our business, but it isn’t for the faint-hearted – it’s pacey and demanding so our people need to have a positive attitude and to want to work inclusively. We take massive pride in what we do, not least in how colleagues based in our bakeries and depots have one of the best safety performance records in the industry.
Our Grocery Service Centre, based near Liverpool, is a hub for transactional activity across multiple ABF companies within the ABF Grocery division. Supporting some of our well-known brands such as Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita and Silver Spoon, amongst others. We deliver Shared Service activities across a wide range of disciplines including Customer Services, Consumer Care, Finance, Payroll, HR and IS.
If you’re looking to join a business that is passionate, encourages you to be the best you can be, and values its people, we’d love to hear from you.
Overview Of Role
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Salary: £45,000pa - £50,000pa
Hybrid Working: On average 2 days in the office per week (subject to business requirements)
Contract: Permanent
We’re looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead assigned teams and processes within ABF.
Reporting to the Group Accounts Payable Manager, you’ll ensure an accurate, efficient and responsive supplier payment service. You’ll oversee daily operations, develop colleagues, manage service performance and improve AP processes. Working with the Group Accounts Payable Manager and key stakeholders, you’ll resolve issues, maintain strong controls and support wider purchase-to-pay improvements.
Why Join Us?
We believe in rewarding our employees and providing a supportive work environment. Here’s what you’ll get:
Competitive Benefits Package including:
- Competitive Salary
- Generous Leave – 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Free Onsite Parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health Scheme
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Pension Scheme
- Onsite Shop
- Eyecare Vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Loyal Service Awards
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Discounts on groceries, holidays and more.
Key Accountabilities
As the Accounts Payable Manager you will:
- Lead the day-to-day delivery of assigned AP teams and processes.
- Manage workloads, priorities, service levels and deadlines.
- Monitor KPIs and improve productivity, accuracy, query resolution and on-time payments.
- Resolve complex supplier and stakeholder queries, acting as the first management escalation point and escalating material risks when required.
- Coach and develop colleagues through clear objectives, feedback and regular one-to-ones, managing attendance and performance fairly and consistently.
- Use performance data, colleague feedback and root-cause analysis to standardise processes and deliver measurable improvements.
- Maintain accurate procedures, controls documentation and audit evidence.
- Support business change, training and consistent ways of working across AP.
- Ensure compliance with data protection, prompt payment, fraud-prevention requirements and the ABF Financial Control Framework.
The Right Person
We're looking for someone with:
- Relevant experience of managing an Accounts Payable team and ideally within shared services or a multi business high-volume environment.
- Expert knowledge of core AP activities, including purchase orders, three-way matching, non-PO invoices, supplier queries, payment runs, international and BACS processing.
- Demonstrable experience of improving team performance through KPI management, problem solving, process standardisation and continuous improvement.
- People leadership skills, including coaching, objective setting, colleague development and fair performance management.
- Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and use data to support decisions.
- Experience of ERP, workflow and reporting tools used within Accounts Payable; confidence in supporting system or process change.
- Familiarity with onboarding or transitioning work are desirable.
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Accounts Payable Manager in Liverpool employer: Allied Bakeries | part of Associated British Foods plc
Allied Bakeries is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment in Newcastle-under-Lyme. With a strong focus on safety and continuous improvement, employees benefit from extensive leadership development opportunities, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and generous annual leave. Join a passionate team that values inclusivity and empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the fast-paced world of bakery production.
Contact Details:
Allied Bakeries | part of Associated British Foods plc Recruitment Team
